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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.89, 3,710.95 and 1,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.89, 3,710.95 and 1,377.43 is: 2,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.89 : 3,710.95 = 1,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.89/3,710.95 = 1,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.89x = 3,710.95 × 1,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.89x = 5,111,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,571.97/2,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.21

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