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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.58, 4,398.87 and 2,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.58, 4,398.87 and 2,473.31 is: 3,709.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.58 : 4,398.87 = 2,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.58/4,398.87 = 2,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.58x = 4,398.87 × 2,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.58x = 10,879,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,769.16/2,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.97

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