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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.08, 3,708.54 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.08, 3,708.54 and 933 is: 1,399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.08 : 3,708.54 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.08/3,708.54 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.08x = 3,708.54 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.08x = 3,460,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,067.82/2,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.09

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