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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.88, 2,998.02 and 1,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.88, 2,998.02 and 1,476.04 is: 2,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.88 : 2,998.02 = 1,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.88/2,998.02 = 1,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.88x = 2,998.02 × 1,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.88x = 4,425,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,197.44/2,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.75

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