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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.30, 4,676.40 and 1,473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.30, 4,676.40 and 1,473.90 is: 2,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.30 : 4,676.40 = 1,473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.30/4,676.40 = 1,473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.30x = 4,676.40 × 1,473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.30x = 6,892,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,545.96/3,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.06

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