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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.74, 4,466.93 and 2,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.74, 4,466.93 and 2,473.33 is: 3,414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.74 : 4,466.93 = 2,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.74/4,466.93 = 2,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.74x = 4,466.93 × 2,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.74x = 11,048,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,048,191.98/3,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.43

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