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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.67, 3,482.24 and 1,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.67, 3,482.24 and 1,475.07 is: 2,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.67 : 3,482.24 = 1,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.67/3,482.24 = 1,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.67x = 3,482.24 × 1,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.67x = 5,136,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,540.38/2,522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.15

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