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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475, 3,415.50 and 1,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475, 3,415.50 and 1,371 is: 1,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475 : 3,415.50 = 1,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475/3,415.50 = 1,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475x = 3,415.50 × 1,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475x = 4,682,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,650.50/2,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.98

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