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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.22, 3,688.94 and 2,103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.22, 3,688.94 and 2,103.86 is: 3,138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.22 : 3,688.94 = 2,103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.22/3,688.94 = 2,103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.22x = 3,688.94 × 2,103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.22x = 7,761,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,013.31/2,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.02

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