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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.58, 6,052.68 and 2,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.58, 6,052.68 and 2,473.70 is: 3,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.58 : 6,052.68 = 2,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.58/6,052.68 = 2,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.58x = 6,052.68 × 2,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.58x = 14,972,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972,484.25/4,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.73

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