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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.68, 4,123.57 and 2,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.68, 4,123.57 and 2,473.28 is: 3,710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.68 : 4,123.57 = 2,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.68/4,123.57 = 2,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.68x = 4,123.57 × 2,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.68x = 10,198,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,743.21/2,748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.41

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