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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.88, 3,710.81 and 934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.88, 3,710.81 and 934.88 is: 1,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.88 : 3,710.81 = 934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.88/3,710.81 = 934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.88x = 3,710.81 × 934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.88x = 3,469,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,145.84/2,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.31

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