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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.61, 3,250.97 and 1,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.61, 3,250.97 and 1,476.45 is: 2,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.61 : 3,250.97 = 1,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.61/3,250.97 = 1,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.61x = 3,250.97 × 1,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.61x = 4,799,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,894.66/2,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.23

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