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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.67, 3,708.33 and 1,485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.67, 3,708.33 and 1,485.34 is: 2,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.67 : 3,708.33 = 1,485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.67/3,708.33 = 1,485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.67x = 3,708.33 × 1,485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.67x = 5,508,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,121.61/2,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.90

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