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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.89, 3,412.66 and 1,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.89, 3,412.66 and 1,757.12 is: 2,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.89 : 3,412.66 = 1,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.89/3,412.66 = 1,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.89x = 3,412.66 × 1,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.89x = 5,996,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,453.14/2,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.94

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