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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472, 2,031.36 and 1,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472, 2,031.36 and 1,362.08 is: 1,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472 : 2,031.36 = 1,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472/2,031.36 = 1,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472x = 2,031.36 × 1,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472x = 2,766,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,874.83/1,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.67

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