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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.96, 3,670.63 and 1,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.96, 3,670.63 and 1,475.10 is: 2,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.96 : 3,670.63 = 1,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.96/3,670.63 = 1,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.96x = 3,670.63 × 1,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.96x = 5,414,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,546.31/2,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.25

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