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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.72, 3,754.68 and 1,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.72, 3,754.68 and 1,478.72 is: 2,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.72 : 3,754.68 = 1,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.72/3,754.68 = 1,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.72x = 3,754.68 × 1,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.72x = 5,552,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,120.41/2,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.68

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