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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.05, 3,712.68 and 1,378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.05, 3,712.68 and 1,378.58 is: 2,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.05 : 3,712.68 = 1,378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.05/3,712.68 = 1,378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.05x = 3,712.68 × 1,378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.05x = 5,118,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,235.68/2,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.94

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