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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.75, 3,413.72 and 1,354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.75, 3,413.72 and 1,354.74 is: 1,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.75 : 3,413.72 = 1,354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.75/3,413.72 = 1,354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.75x = 3,413.72 × 1,354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.75x = 4,624,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,679.19/2,473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.50

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