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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.21, 3,412.29 and 2,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.21, 3,412.29 and 2,236.42 is: 3,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.21 : 3,412.29 = 2,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.21/3,412.29 = 2,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.21x = 3,412.29 × 2,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.21x = 7,631,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,313.60/2,473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.59

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