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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.35, 4,277.46 and 2,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.35, 4,277.46 and 2,473.62 is: 3,700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.35 : 4,277.46 = 2,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.35/4,277.46 = 2,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.35x = 4,277.46 × 2,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.35x = 10,580,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580,810.61/2,859.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.43

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