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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.96, 3,707.28 and 1,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.96, 3,707.28 and 1,955.32 is: 2,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.96 : 3,707.28 = 1,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.96/3,707.28 = 1,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.96x = 3,707.28 × 1,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.96x = 7,248,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,918.73/2,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.09

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