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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.21, 3,704.48 and 2,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.21, 3,704.48 and 2,327.81 is: 3,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.21 : 3,704.48 = 2,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.21/3,704.48 = 2,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.21x = 3,704.48 × 2,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.21x = 8,623,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623,313.95/2,473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.70

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