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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.82, 3,413.67 and 1,411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.82, 3,413.67 and 1,411.58 is: 1,947.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.82 : 3,413.67 = 1,411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.82/3,413.67 = 1,411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.82x = 3,413.67 × 1,411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.82x = 4,818,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,668.30/2,473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.87

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