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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.31, 3,749.91 and 1,475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.31, 3,749.91 and 1,475.31 is: 2,035.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.31 : 3,749.91 = 1,475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.31/3,749.91 = 1,475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.31x = 3,749.91 × 1,475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.31x = 5,532,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,272.35/2,717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.94

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