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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.76, 4,806.72 and 1,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.76, 4,806.72 and 1,473.60 is: 2,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.76 : 4,806.72 = 1,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.76/4,806.72 = 1,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.76x = 4,806.72 × 1,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.76x = 7,083,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,182.59/3,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.90

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