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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.23, 3,408.45 and 2,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.23, 3,408.45 and 2,028.54 is: 2,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.23 : 3,408.45 = 2,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.23/3,408.45 = 2,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.23x = 3,408.45 × 2,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.23x = 6,914,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,177.16/2,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.61

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