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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.48, 3,702.66 and 2,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.48, 3,702.66 and 2,123.56 is: 3,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.48 : 3,702.66 = 2,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.48/3,702.66 = 2,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.48x = 3,702.66 × 2,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.48x = 7,862,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,820.67/2,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.85

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