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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.50, 3,740.50 and 1,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.50, 3,740.50 and 1,468.50 is: 2,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.50 : 3,740.50 = 1,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.50/3,740.50 = 1,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.50x = 3,740.50 × 1,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.50x = 5,492,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,924.25/2,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.54

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