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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,811.96, 5,717.36 and 1,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,811.96, 5,717.36 and 1,473.07 is: 2,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,811.96 : 5,717.36 = 1,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,811.96/5,717.36 = 1,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,811.96x = 5,717.36 × 1,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,811.96x = 8,422,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,071.50/3,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.38

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