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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.85, 3,183.71 and 1,475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.85, 3,183.71 and 1,475.69 is: 2,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.85 : 3,183.71 = 1,475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.85/3,183.71 = 1,475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.85x = 3,183.71 × 1,475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.85x = 4,698,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,145.71/2,120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.22

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