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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.82, 4,059.72 and 1,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.82, 4,059.72 and 1,475.16 is: 2,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.82 : 4,059.72 = 1,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.82/4,059.72 = 1,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.82x = 4,059.72 × 1,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.82x = 5,988,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988,736.56/2,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.20

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