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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.64, 3,941.46 and 1,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.64, 3,941.46 and 1,474.20 is: 2,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.64 : 3,941.46 = 1,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.64/3,941.46 = 1,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.64x = 3,941.46 × 1,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.64x = 5,810,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,500.33/2,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.30

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