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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.91, 3,713.98 and 1,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.91, 3,713.98 and 1,379.45 is: 2,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.91 : 3,713.98 = 1,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.91/3,713.98 = 1,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.91x = 3,713.98 × 1,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.91x = 5,123,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,249.71/2,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.24

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