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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.46, 3,713.19 and 1,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.46, 3,713.19 and 1,106.50 is: 1,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.46 : 3,713.19 = 1,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.46/3,713.19 = 1,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.46x = 3,713.19 × 1,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.46x = 4,108,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,644.74/2,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.75

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