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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.48, 3,708.77 and 1,434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.48, 3,708.77 and 1,434.60 is: 2,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.48 : 3,708.77 = 1,434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.48/3,708.77 = 1,434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.48x = 3,708.77 × 1,434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.48x = 5,320,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,605.03/2,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.32

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