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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.86, 3,710.43 and 934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.86, 3,710.43 and 934.50 is: 1,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.86 : 3,710.43 = 934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.86/3,710.43 = 934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.86x = 3,710.43 × 934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.86x = 3,467,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,396.84/2,473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.61

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