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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.42, 3,410.30 and 1,728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.42, 3,410.30 and 1,728.06 is: 2,380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.42 : 3,410.30 = 1,728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.42/3,410.30 = 1,728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.42x = 3,410.30 × 1,728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.42x = 5,893,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,893,203.02/2,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.69

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