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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.93, 3,413.91 and 1,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.93, 3,413.91 and 1,425.79 is: 1,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.93 : 3,413.91 = 1,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.93/3,413.91 = 1,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.93x = 3,413.91 × 1,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.93x = 4,867,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,518.74/2,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.52

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