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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.38, 3,740.33 and 1,468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.38, 3,740.33 and 1,468.38 is: 2,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.38 : 3,740.33 = 1,468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.38/3,740.33 = 1,468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.38x = 3,740.33 × 1,468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.38x = 5,492,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,225.77/2,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.37

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