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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473, 3,709.92 and 1,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473, 3,709.92 and 1,173.76 is: 1,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473 : 3,709.92 = 1,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473/3,709.92 = 1,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473x = 3,709.92 × 1,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473x = 4,354,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,555.70/2,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.84

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