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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.63, 3,713.57 and 1,379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.63, 3,713.57 and 1,379.18 is: 2,068.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.63 : 3,713.57 = 1,379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.63/3,713.57 = 1,379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.63x = 3,713.57 × 1,379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.63x = 5,121,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,656.01/2,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.83

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