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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.22, 3,277.46 and 1,491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.22, 3,277.46 and 1,491.31 is: 2,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.22 : 3,277.46 = 1,491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.22/3,277.46 = 1,491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.22x = 3,277.46 × 1,491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.22x = 4,887,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,716.70/2,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.79

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