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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.58, 5,718.30 and 1,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.58, 5,718.30 and 1,473.71 is: 2,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.58 : 5,718.30 = 1,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.58/5,718.30 = 1,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.58x = 5,718.30 × 1,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.58x = 8,427,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,087.30/3,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.34

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