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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.92, 3,708.41 and 1,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.92, 3,708.41 and 1,237.55 is: 1,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.92 : 3,708.41 = 1,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.92/3,708.41 = 1,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.92x = 3,708.41 × 1,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.92x = 4,589,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,336.61/2,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.09

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