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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.38, 3,682.52 and 1,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.38, 3,682.52 and 1,473.36 is: 2,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.38 : 3,682.52 = 1,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.38/3,682.52 = 1,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.38x = 3,682.52 × 1,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.38x = 5,425,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,670.30/2,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.32

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