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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.44, 3,413.04 and 1,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.44, 3,413.04 and 1,529.44 is: 2,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.44 : 3,413.04 = 1,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.44/3,413.04 = 1,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.44x = 3,413.04 × 1,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.44x = 5,220,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,039.90/2,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.44

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