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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.24, 3,405.30 and 2,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.24, 3,405.30 and 2,099.44 is: 2,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.24 : 3,405.30 = 2,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.24/3,405.30 = 2,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.24x = 3,405.30 × 2,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.24x = 7,149,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,223.03/2,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.63

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