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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.84, 3,682.98 and 1,473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.84, 3,682.98 and 1,473.90 is: 2,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.84 : 3,682.98 = 1,473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.84/3,682.98 = 1,473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.84x = 3,682.98 × 1,473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.84x = 5,428,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,344.22/2,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.97

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