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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.86, 3,418.79 and 1,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.86, 3,418.79 and 1,769.90 is: 2,443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.86 : 3,418.79 = 1,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.86/3,418.79 = 1,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.86x = 3,418.79 × 1,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.86x = 6,050,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050,890.48/2,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.96

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