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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.02, 3,727.22 and 2,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.02, 3,727.22 and 2,154.26 is: 3,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.02 : 3,727.22 = 2,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.02/3,727.22 = 2,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.02x = 3,727.22 × 2,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.02x = 8,029,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029,400.96/2,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.18

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