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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.36, 3,139.36 and 1,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.36, 3,139.36 and 1,472.48 is: 2,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.36 : 3,139.36 = 1,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.36/3,139.36 = 1,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.36x = 3,139.36 × 1,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.36x = 4,622,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,644.81/2,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.35

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