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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.96, 3,418.86 and 1,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.96, 3,418.86 and 1,544.76 is: 2,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.96 : 3,418.86 = 1,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.96/3,418.86 = 1,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.96x = 3,418.86 × 1,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.96x = 5,281,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,318.17/2,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.04

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