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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.38, 3,707.34 and 2,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.38, 3,707.34 and 2,181.18 is: 3,269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.38 : 3,707.34 = 2,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.38/3,707.34 = 2,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.38x = 3,707.34 × 2,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.38x = 8,086,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086,375.86/2,473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.36

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