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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.32, 3,710.40 and 1,240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.32, 3,710.40 and 1,240.44 is: 1,860.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.32 : 3,710.40 = 1,240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.32/3,710.40 = 1,240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.32x = 3,710.40 × 1,240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.32x = 4,602,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,528.58/2,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.87

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