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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.94, 3,712.53 and 934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.94, 3,712.53 and 934.94 is: 1,403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.94 : 3,712.53 = 934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.94/3,712.53 = 934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.94x = 3,712.53 × 934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.94x = 3,470,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,980.01/2,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.02

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