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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.28, 3,679.32 and 1,471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.28, 3,679.32 and 1,471.23 is: 2,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.28 : 3,679.32 = 1,471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.28/3,679.32 = 1,471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.28x = 3,679.32 × 1,471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.28x = 5,413,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,125.96/2,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.22

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