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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.47, 3,416.31 and 1,803.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.47, 3,416.31 and 1,803.43 is: 2,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.47 : 3,416.31 = 1,803.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.47/3,416.31 = 1,803.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.47x = 3,416.31 × 1,803.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.47x = 6,161,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,080.21/2,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.85

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