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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.44, 3,706.92 and 1,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.44, 3,706.92 and 1,821.12 is: 2,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.44 : 3,706.92 = 1,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.44/3,706.92 = 1,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.44x = 3,706.92 × 1,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.44x = 6,750,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,750,746.15/2,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.29

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