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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.93, 3,681.72 and 1,472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.93, 3,681.72 and 1,472.93 is: 2,032.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.93 : 3,681.72 = 1,472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.93/3,681.72 = 1,472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.93x = 3,681.72 × 1,472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.93x = 5,422,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,915.84/2,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.63

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