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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.79, 3,413.88 and 1,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.79, 3,413.88 and 1,529.73 is: 2,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.79 : 3,413.88 = 1,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.79/3,413.88 = 1,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.79x = 3,413.88 × 1,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.79x = 5,222,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,314.65/2,473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.06

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