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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.03, 3,272.05 and 1,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.03, 3,272.05 and 1,486.30 is: 2,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.03 : 3,272.05 = 1,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.03/3,272.05 = 1,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.03x = 3,272.05 × 1,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.03x = 4,863,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,239.37/2,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.24

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