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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.47, 3,145.15 and 2,075.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.47, 3,145.15 and 2,075.55 is: 2,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.47 : 3,145.15 = 2,075.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.47/3,145.15 = 2,075.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.47x = 3,145.15 × 2,075.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.47x = 6,527,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,921.57/2,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.83

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