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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.37, 3,416.01 and 1,356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.37, 3,416.01 and 1,356.35 is: 1,871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.37 : 3,416.01 = 1,356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.37/3,416.01 = 1,356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.37x = 3,416.01 × 1,356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.37x = 4,633,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,305.16/2,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.76

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