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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.85, 3,681.61 and 1,472.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.85, 3,681.61 and 1,472.85 is: 2,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.85 : 3,681.61 = 1,472.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.85/3,681.61 = 1,472.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.85x = 3,681.61 × 1,472.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.85x = 5,422,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,459.29/2,667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.52

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