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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.52, 3,122.64 and 1,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.52, 3,122.64 and 1,475.28 is: 2,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.52 : 3,122.64 = 1,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.52/3,122.64 = 1,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.52x = 3,122.64 × 1,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.52x = 4,606,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,768.34/2,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.02

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