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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.97, 3,757.67 and 1,480.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.97, 3,757.67 and 1,480.97 is: 2,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.97 : 3,757.67 = 1,480.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.97/3,757.67 = 1,480.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.97x = 3,757.67 × 1,480.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.97x = 5,564,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,996.54/2,722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.72

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