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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.52, 3,002.64 and 1,477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.52, 3,002.64 and 1,477.92 is: 2,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.52 : 3,002.64 = 1,477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.52/3,002.64 = 1,477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.52x = 3,002.64 × 1,477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.52x = 4,437,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,661.71/2,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.82

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