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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.80, 3,682.43 and 2,436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.80, 3,682.43 and 2,436.89 is: 3,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.80 : 3,682.43 = 2,436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.80/3,682.43 = 2,436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.80x = 3,682.43 × 2,436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.80x = 8,973,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973,676.84/2,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.49

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