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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.55, 3,717.17 and 2,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.55, 3,717.17 and 2,132.72 is: 3,202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.55 : 3,717.17 = 2,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.55/3,717.17 = 2,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.55x = 3,717.17 × 2,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.55x = 7,927,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,682.80/2,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.39

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