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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.47, 3,413.70 and 1,411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.47, 3,413.70 and 1,411.61 is: 1,948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.47 : 3,413.70 = 1,411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.47/3,413.70 = 1,411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.47x = 3,413.70 × 1,411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.47x = 4,818,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,795.99/2,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.19

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