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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.72, 3,947.25 and 1,397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.72, 3,947.25 and 1,397.83 is: 2,097.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.72 : 3,947.25 = 1,397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.72/3,947.25 = 1,397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.72x = 3,947.25 × 1,397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.72x = 5,517,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,584.47/2,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.37

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