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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.76, 3,481.92 and 1,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.76, 3,481.92 and 1,475.16 is: 2,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.76 : 3,481.92 = 1,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.76/3,481.92 = 1,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.76x = 3,481.92 × 1,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.76x = 5,136,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,389.11/2,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.02

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