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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.86, 3,681.45 and 1,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.86, 3,681.45 and 1,472.79 is: 2,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.86 : 3,681.45 = 1,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.86/3,681.45 = 1,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.86x = 3,681.45 × 1,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.86x = 5,422,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,002.75/2,667.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.35

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