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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.58, 3,417.58 and 1,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.58, 3,417.58 and 1,683.08 is: 2,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.58 : 3,417.58 = 1,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.58/3,417.58 = 1,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.58x = 3,417.58 × 1,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.58x = 5,752,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,060.55/2,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.52

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