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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.50, 3,672.42 and 1,475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.50, 3,672.42 and 1,475.37 is: 2,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.50 : 3,672.42 = 1,475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.50/3,672.42 = 1,475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.50x = 3,672.42 × 1,475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.50x = 5,418,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,178.30/2,449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.95

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