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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.81, 3,415.50 and 1,591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.81, 3,415.50 and 1,591.29 is: 2,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.81 : 3,415.50 = 1,591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.81/3,415.50 = 1,591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.81x = 3,415.50 × 1,591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.81x = 5,435,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435,051.00/2,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.26

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