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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.41, 3,713.23 and 1,378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.41, 3,713.23 and 1,378.95 is: 2,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.41 : 3,713.23 = 1,378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.41/3,713.23 = 1,378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.41x = 3,713.23 × 1,378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.41x = 5,120,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,333.05/2,475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.48

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