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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.53, 3,713.82 and 915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.53, 3,713.82 and 915.54 is: 1,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.53 : 3,713.82 = 915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.53/3,713.82 = 915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.53x = 3,713.82 × 915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.53x = 3,400,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,150.76/2,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.50

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