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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.53, 3,690.92 and 2,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.53, 3,690.92 and 2,103.37 is: 3,139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.53 : 3,690.92 = 2,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.53/3,690.92 = 2,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.53x = 3,690.92 × 2,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.53x = 7,763,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,354.60/2,472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.85

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