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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.71, 3,927.48 and 1,448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.71, 3,927.48 and 1,448.97 is: 2,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.71 : 3,927.48 = 1,448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.71/3,927.48 = 1,448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.71x = 3,927.48 × 1,448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.71x = 5,690,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,800.70/2,620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.47

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