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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.73, 3,679.38 and 1,047.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.73, 3,679.38 and 1,047.93 is: 1,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.73 : 3,679.38 = 1,047.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.73/3,679.38 = 1,047.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.73x = 3,679.38 × 1,047.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.73x = 3,855,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,732.68/2,453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.38

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