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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.48, 3,714.59 and 1,380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.48, 3,714.59 and 1,380.46 is: 2,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.48 : 3,714.59 = 1,380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.48/3,714.59 = 1,380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.48x = 3,714.59 × 1,380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.48x = 5,127,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,842.91/2,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.45

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