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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.24, 3,004.28 and 1,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.24, 3,004.28 and 1,475.40 is: 2,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.24 : 3,004.28 = 1,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.24/3,004.28 = 1,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.24x = 3,004.28 × 1,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.24x = 4,432,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,514.71/2,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.71

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