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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.93, 3,709.56 and 1,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.93, 3,709.56 and 1,014.13 is: 1,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.93 : 3,709.56 = 1,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.93/3,709.56 = 1,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.93x = 3,709.56 × 1,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.93x = 3,761,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,976.08/2,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.65

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