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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.87, 3,853.28 and 1,472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.87, 3,853.28 and 1,472.45 is: 2,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.87 : 3,853.28 = 1,472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.87/3,853.28 = 1,472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.87x = 3,853.28 × 1,472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.87x = 5,673,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,746.55/2,568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.65

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