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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.92, 3,415.56 and 1,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.92, 3,415.56 and 1,731.44 is: 2,388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.92 : 3,415.56 = 1,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.92/3,415.56 = 1,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.92x = 3,415.56 × 1,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.92x = 5,913,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,837.21/2,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.54

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