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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.74, 3,413.70 and 1,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.74, 3,413.70 and 1,354.68 is: 1,869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.74 : 3,413.70 = 1,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.74/3,413.70 = 1,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.74x = 3,413.70 × 1,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.74x = 4,624,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,471.12/2,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.42

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