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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.42, 3,707.66 and 1,237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.42, 3,707.66 and 1,237.05 is: 1,854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.42 : 3,707.66 = 1,237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.42/3,707.66 = 1,237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.42x = 3,707.66 × 1,237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.42x = 4,586,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,554.62/2,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.34

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