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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.40, 3,416.15 and 1,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.40, 3,416.15 and 1,356.44 is: 1,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.40 : 3,416.15 = 1,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.40/3,416.15 = 1,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.40x = 3,416.15 × 1,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.40x = 4,633,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,794.61/2,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.94

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