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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.72, 3,712.46 and 915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.72, 3,712.46 and 915.20 is: 1,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.72 : 3,712.46 = 915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.72/3,712.46 = 915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.72x = 3,712.46 × 915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.72x = 3,397,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,620.25/2,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.49

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