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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.28, 3,415.20 and 2,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.28, 3,415.20 and 2,061.44 is: 2,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.28 : 3,415.20 = 2,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.28/3,415.20 = 2,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.28x = 3,415.20 × 2,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.28x = 7,040,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040,229.89/2,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.52

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