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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.27, 3,415.73 and 1,355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.27, 3,415.73 and 1,355.98 is: 1,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.27 : 3,415.73 = 1,355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.27/3,415.73 = 1,355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.27x = 3,415.73 × 1,355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.27x = 4,631,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,661.57/2,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.17

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