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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.92, 3,968.46 and 1,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.92, 3,968.46 and 1,413.72 is: 2,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.92 : 3,968.46 = 1,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.92/3,968.46 = 1,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.92x = 3,968.46 × 1,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.92x = 5,610,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,291.27/2,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.16

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