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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.81, 3,416.61 and 1,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.81, 3,416.61 and 1,356.77 is: 1,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.81 : 3,416.61 = 1,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.81/3,416.61 = 1,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.81x = 3,416.61 × 1,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.81x = 4,635,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,536.87/2,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.33

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