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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.28, 3,708.97 and 1,814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.28, 3,708.97 and 1,814.09 is: 2,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.28 : 3,708.97 = 1,814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.28/3,708.97 = 1,814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.28x = 3,708.97 × 1,814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.28x = 6,728,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,410.12/2,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.24

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