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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.75, 3,710.67 and 934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.75, 3,710.67 and 934.75 is: 1,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.75 : 3,710.67 = 934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.75/3,710.67 = 934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.75x = 3,710.67 × 934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.75x = 3,468,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,548.78/2,473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.14

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