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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.89, 3,709.98 and 913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.89, 3,709.98 and 913.56 is: 1,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.89 : 3,709.98 = 913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.89/3,709.98 = 913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.89x = 3,709.98 × 913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.89x = 3,389,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,289.33/2,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.02

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