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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.08, 3,192.38 and 1,473.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.08, 3,192.38 and 1,473.51 is: 2,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.08 : 3,192.38 = 1,473.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.08/3,192.38 = 1,473.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.08x = 3,192.38 × 1,473.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.08x = 4,704,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,003.85/2,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.65

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