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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.84, 3,719.52 and 1,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.84, 3,719.52 and 1,450.56 is: 2,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.84 : 3,719.52 = 1,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.84/3,719.52 = 1,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.84x = 3,719.52 × 1,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.84x = 5,395,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,386.93/2,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.21

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