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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.72, 3,311.89 and 2,073.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.72, 3,311.89 and 2,073.03 is: 2,855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.72 : 3,311.89 = 2,073.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.72/3,311.89 = 2,073.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.72x = 3,311.89 × 2,073.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.72x = 6,865,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865,647.33/2,404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.07

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