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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.90, 3,714.48 and 2,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.90, 3,714.48 and 2,042.28 is: 3,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.90 : 3,714.48 = 2,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.90/3,714.48 = 2,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.90x = 3,714.48 × 2,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.90x = 7,586,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,008.21/2,475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.94

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