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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.17, 3,415.67 and 1,356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.17, 3,415.67 and 1,356.05 is: 1,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.17 : 3,415.67 = 1,356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.17/3,415.67 = 1,356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.17x = 3,415.67 × 1,356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.17x = 4,631,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,795.44/2,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.31

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