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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.38, 3,711.84 and 1,858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.38, 3,711.84 and 1,858.26 is: 2,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.38 : 3,711.84 = 1,858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.38/3,711.84 = 1,858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.38x = 3,711.84 × 1,858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.38x = 6,897,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,563.80/2,473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.72

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