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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.92, 3,701.91 and 1,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.92, 3,701.91 and 1,379.21 is: 2,068.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.92 : 3,701.91 = 1,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.92/3,701.91 = 1,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.92x = 3,701.91 × 1,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.92x = 5,105,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,711.29/2,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.83

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