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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.91, 3,417.55 and 1,975.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.91, 3,417.55 and 1,975.89 is: 2,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.91 : 3,417.55 = 1,975.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.91/3,417.55 = 1,975.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.91x = 3,417.55 × 1,975.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.91x = 6,752,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,702.87/2,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.57

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