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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.10, 2,210.40 and 1,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.10, 2,210.40 and 1,181.52 is: 1,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.10 : 2,210.40 = 1,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.10/2,210.40 = 1,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.10x = 2,210.40 × 1,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.10x = 2,611,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,631.81/1,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.48

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