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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.24, 3,412.36 and 1,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.24, 3,412.36 and 1,947.64 is: 2,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.24 : 3,412.36 = 1,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.24/3,412.36 = 1,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.24x = 3,412.36 × 1,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.24x = 6,646,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,048.83/2,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.18

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