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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.77, 3,729.38 and 2,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.77, 3,729.38 and 2,339.82 is: 3,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.77 : 3,729.38 = 2,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.77/3,729.38 = 2,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.77x = 3,729.38 × 2,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.77x = 8,726,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,066.21/2,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.43

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