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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.20, 3,707.38 and 1,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.20, 3,707.38 and 1,238.76 is: 1,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.20 : 3,707.38 = 1,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.20/3,707.38 = 1,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.20x = 3,707.38 × 1,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.20x = 4,592,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,554.05/2,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.93

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