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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.34, 3,417.56 and 2,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.34, 3,417.56 and 2,209.32 is: 3,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.34 : 3,417.56 = 2,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.34/3,417.56 = 2,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.34x = 3,417.56 × 2,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.34x = 7,550,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,483.66/2,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.28

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