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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.27, 3,749.81 and 1,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.27, 3,749.81 and 1,475.27 is: 2,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.27 : 3,749.81 = 1,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.27/3,749.81 = 1,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.27x = 3,749.81 × 1,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.27x = 5,531,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,982.20/2,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.86

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