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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.28, 3,412.74 and 1,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.28, 3,412.74 and 1,767.97 is: 2,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.28 : 3,412.74 = 1,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.28/3,412.74 = 1,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.28x = 3,412.74 × 1,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.28x = 6,033,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,621.94/2,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.55

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