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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.29, 3,711.96 and 1,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.29, 3,711.96 and 1,691.37 is: 2,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.29 : 3,711.96 = 1,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.29/3,711.96 = 1,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.29x = 3,711.96 × 1,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.29x = 6,278,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,297.79/2,473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.44

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