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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.02, 4,009.53 and 2,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.02, 4,009.53 and 2,472.14 is: 3,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.02 : 4,009.53 = 2,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.02/4,009.53 = 2,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.02x = 4,009.53 × 2,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.02x = 9,912,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912,119.49/2,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.21

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