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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.23, 3,708.50 and 1,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.23, 3,708.50 and 1,011.18 is: 1,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.23 : 3,708.50 = 1,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.23/3,708.50 = 1,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.23x = 3,708.50 × 1,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.23x = 3,749,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,955.97/2,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.22

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