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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.02, 3,702.24 and 2,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.02, 3,702.24 and 2,366.10 is: 3,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.02 : 3,702.24 = 2,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.02/3,702.24 = 2,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.02x = 3,702.24 × 2,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.02x = 8,759,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,870.06/2,473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.18

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