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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.04, 3,409.56 and 2,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.04, 3,409.56 and 2,053.76 is: 2,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.04 : 3,409.56 = 2,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.04/3,409.56 = 2,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.04x = 3,409.56 × 2,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.04x = 7,002,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,417.95/2,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.50

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