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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.44, 3,708.12 and 1,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.44, 3,708.12 and 1,239.36 is: 1,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.44 : 3,708.12 = 1,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.44/3,708.12 = 1,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.44x = 3,708.12 × 1,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.44x = 4,595,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,695.60/2,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.02

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