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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.99, 2,210.08 and 1,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.99, 2,210.08 and 1,182.11 is: 1,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.99 : 2,210.08 = 1,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.99/2,210.08 = 1,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.99x = 2,210.08 × 1,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.99x = 2,612,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,557.67/1,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.04

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