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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.32, 3,336.20 and 1,473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.32, 3,336.20 and 1,473.41 is: 2,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.32 : 3,336.20 = 1,473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.32/3,336.20 = 1,473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.32x = 3,336.20 × 1,473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.32x = 4,915,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,575.60/2,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.48

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