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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.93, 4,402.50 and 1,473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.93, 4,402.50 and 1,473.29 is: 2,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.93 : 4,402.50 = 1,473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.93/4,402.50 = 1,473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.93x = 4,402.50 × 1,473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.93x = 6,486,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486,129.85/2,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.98

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