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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.74, 3,691.83 and 2,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.74, 3,691.83 and 2,373.25 is: 3,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.74 : 3,691.83 = 2,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.74/3,691.83 = 2,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.74x = 3,691.83 × 2,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.74x = 8,761,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,628.79/2,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.86

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