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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.44, 3,685.14 and 1,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.44, 3,685.14 and 1,475.52 is: 2,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.44 : 3,685.14 = 1,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.44/3,685.14 = 1,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.44x = 3,685.14 × 1,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.44x = 5,437,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,497.77/2,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.18

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