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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.80, 3,710.95 and 914.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.80, 3,710.95 and 914.22 is: 1,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.80 : 3,710.95 = 914.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.80/3,710.95 = 914.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.80x = 3,710.95 × 914.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.80x = 3,392,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,624.71/2,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.42

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