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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.69, 3,706.33 and 1,302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.69, 3,706.33 and 1,302.92 is: 1,950.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.69 : 3,706.33 = 1,302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.69/3,706.33 = 1,302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.69x = 3,706.33 × 1,302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.69x = 4,829,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,051.48/2,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.59

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