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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.05, 3,713.94 and 1,380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.05, 3,713.94 and 1,380.03 is: 2,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.05 : 3,713.94 = 1,380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.05/3,713.94 = 1,380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.05x = 3,713.94 × 1,380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.05x = 5,125,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,348.62/2,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.81

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