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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.92, 3,414.42 and 1,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.92, 3,414.42 and 1,883.34 is: 2,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.92 : 3,414.42 = 1,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.92/3,414.42 = 1,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.92x = 3,414.42 × 1,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.92x = 6,430,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430,513.76/2,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.32

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