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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.44, 3,717.84 and 2,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.44, 3,717.84 and 2,193.20 is: 3,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.44 : 3,717.84 = 2,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.44/3,717.84 = 2,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.44x = 3,717.84 × 2,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.44x = 8,153,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,966.69/2,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.95

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