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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.41, 4,180.44 and 1,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.41, 4,180.44 and 1,473.06 is: 2,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.41 : 4,180.44 = 1,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.41/4,180.44 = 1,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.41x = 4,180.44 × 1,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.41x = 6,158,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,018.04/2,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.27

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