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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.51, 2,901.87 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.51, 2,901.87 and 473.67 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.51 : 2,901.87 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.51/2,901.87 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.51x = 2,901.87 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.51x = 1,374,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,528.76/1,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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