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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.17, 3,767.09 and 1,472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.17, 3,767.09 and 1,472.49 is: 2,208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.17 : 3,767.09 = 1,472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.17/3,767.09 = 1,472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.17x = 3,767.09 × 1,472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.17x = 5,546,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,994.99/2,512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.05

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