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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.27, 3,416.33 and 1,848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.27, 3,416.33 and 1,848.95 is: 2,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.27 : 3,416.33 = 1,848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.27/3,416.33 = 1,848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.27x = 3,416.33 × 1,848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.27x = 6,316,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316,597.03/2,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.88

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