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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.73, 4,306.95 and 2,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.73, 4,306.95 and 2,483.73 is: 3,722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.73 : 4,306.95 = 2,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.73/4,306.95 = 2,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.73x = 4,306.95 × 2,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.73x = 10,697,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697,300.92/2,873.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.44

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