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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.82, 3,682.89 and 1,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.82, 3,682.89 and 1,473.80 is: 2,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.82 : 3,682.89 = 1,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.82/3,682.89 = 1,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.82x = 3,682.89 × 1,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.82x = 5,427,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,427,824.87/2,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.80

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