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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.89, 3,405.57 and 1,472.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.89, 3,405.57 and 1,472.81 is: 2,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.89 : 3,405.57 = 1,472.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.89/3,405.57 = 1,472.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.89x = 3,405.57 × 1,472.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.89x = 5,015,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,748.72/2,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.40

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