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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.63, 3,321 and 1,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.63, 3,321 and 1,475.13 is: 2,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.63 : 3,321 = 1,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.63/3,321 = 1,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.63x = 3,321 × 1,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.63x = 4,898,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,906.73/2,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.59

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