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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.92, 3,965.27 and 1,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.92, 3,965.27 and 1,473.21 is: 2,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.92 : 3,965.27 = 1,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.92/3,965.27 = 1,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.92x = 3,965.27 × 1,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.92x = 5,841,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,653.18/2,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.97

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