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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.26, 3,415.80 and 1,356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.26, 3,415.80 and 1,356.18 is: 1,871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.26 : 3,415.80 = 1,356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.26/3,415.80 = 1,356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.26x = 3,415.80 × 1,356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.26x = 4,632,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,431.92/2,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.49

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