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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.01, 3,415.57 and 1,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.01, 3,415.57 and 1,356 is: 1,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.01 : 3,415.57 = 1,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.01/3,415.57 = 1,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.01x = 3,415.57 × 1,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.01x = 4,631,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,512.92/2,475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.31

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