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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.25, 3,340.91 and 1,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.25, 3,340.91 and 1,476.72 is: 2,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.25 : 3,340.91 = 1,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.25/3,340.91 = 1,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.25x = 3,340.91 × 1,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.25x = 4,933,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,592.31/2,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.62

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