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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.46, 3,416.34 and 2,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.46, 3,416.34 and 2,032.12 is: 2,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.46 : 3,416.34 = 2,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.46/3,416.34 = 2,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.46x = 3,416.34 × 2,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.46x = 6,942,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942,412.84/2,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.49

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