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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.72, 3,089.08 and 1,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.72, 3,089.08 and 1,473.73 is: 2,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.72 : 3,089.08 = 1,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.72/3,089.08 = 1,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.72x = 3,089.08 × 1,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.72x = 4,552,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,463.99/2,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.09

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