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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.63, 4,439.68 and 2,473.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.63, 4,439.68 and 2,473.47 is: 3,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.63 : 4,439.68 = 2,473.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.63/4,439.68 = 2,473.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.63x = 4,439.68 × 2,473.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.63x = 10,981,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,981,409.11/3,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.01

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