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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.82, 3,747.86 and 1,473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.82, 3,747.86 and 1,473.82 is: 2,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.82 : 3,747.86 = 1,473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.82/3,747.86 = 1,473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.82x = 3,747.86 × 1,473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.82x = 5,523,671.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523,671.03/2,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.89

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