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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.74, 3,393.50 and 2,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.74, 3,393.50 and 2,324.70 is: 3,189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.74 : 3,393.50 = 2,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.74/3,393.50 = 2,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.74x = 3,393.50 × 2,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.74x = 7,888,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,857.83/2,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.04

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