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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.84, 10,720.52 and 2,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.84, 10,720.52 and 2,470.48 is: 3,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.84 : 10,720.52 = 2,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.84/10,720.52 = 2,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.84x = 10,720.52 × 2,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.84x = 26,484,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,830.25/7,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.77

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