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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.64, 3,416.43 and 1,356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.64, 3,416.43 and 1,356.62 is: 1,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.64 : 3,416.43 = 1,356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.64/3,416.43 = 1,356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.64x = 3,416.43 × 1,356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.64x = 4,634,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,797.27/2,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.16

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