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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.03, 3,695.06 and 2,386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.03, 3,695.06 and 2,386.96 is: 3,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.03 : 3,695.06 = 2,386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.03/3,695.06 = 2,386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.03x = 3,695.06 × 2,386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.03x = 8,819,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,960.42/2,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.46

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