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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.82, 3,413.54 and 1,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.82, 3,413.54 and 1,425.68 is: 1,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.82 : 3,413.54 = 1,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.82/3,413.54 = 1,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.82x = 3,413.54 × 1,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.82x = 4,866,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,615.71/2,473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.25

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