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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.89, 3,192.15 and 1,473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.89, 3,192.15 and 1,473.97 is: 2,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.89 : 3,192.15 = 1,473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.89/3,192.15 = 1,473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.89x = 3,192.15 × 1,473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.89x = 4,705,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,133.34/2,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.31

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