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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.49, 3,272.67 and 1,487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.49, 3,272.67 and 1,487.97 is: 2,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.49 : 3,272.67 = 1,487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.49/3,272.67 = 1,487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.49x = 3,272.67 × 1,487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.49x = 4,869,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,634.78/2,372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.54

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