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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.98, 3,401.49 and 1,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.98, 3,401.49 and 1,875.22 is: 2,586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.98 : 3,401.49 = 1,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.98/3,401.49 = 1,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.98x = 3,401.49 × 1,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.98x = 6,378,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378,542.08/2,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.62

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