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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.98, 3,416.73 and 1,356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.98, 3,416.73 and 1,356.89 is: 1,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.98 : 3,416.73 = 1,356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.98/3,416.73 = 1,356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.98x = 3,416.73 × 1,356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.98x = 4,636,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,109.69/2,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.44

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