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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475, 3,709.22 and 2,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475, 3,709.22 and 2,064.94 is: 3,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475 : 3,709.22 = 2,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475/3,709.22 = 2,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475x = 3,709.22 × 2,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475x = 7,659,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,316.75/2,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.67

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