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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.17, 3,684.62 and 1,475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.17, 3,684.62 and 1,475.15 is: 2,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.17 : 3,684.62 = 1,475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.17/3,684.62 = 1,475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.17x = 3,684.62 × 1,475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.17x = 5,435,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435,352.46/2,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.59

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