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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.93, 5,984.15 and 2,473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.93, 5,984.15 and 2,473.29 is: 3,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.93 : 5,984.15 = 2,473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.93/5,984.15 = 2,473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.93x = 5,984.15 × 2,473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.93x = 14,800,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800,525.99/4,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.46

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