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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.74, 3,673.35 and 1,475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.74, 3,673.35 and 1,475.69 is: 2,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.74 : 3,673.35 = 1,475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.74/3,673.35 = 1,475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.74x = 3,673.35 × 1,475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.74x = 5,420,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420,707.49/2,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.97

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