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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.89, 3,710.63 and 913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.89, 3,710.63 and 913.83 is: 1,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.89 : 3,710.63 = 913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.89/3,710.63 = 913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.89x = 3,710.63 × 913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.89x = 3,390,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,880.44/2,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.67

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