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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.63, 3,750.33 and 1,475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.63, 3,750.33 and 1,475.63 is: 2,036.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.63 : 3,750.33 = 1,475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.63/3,750.33 = 1,475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.63x = 3,750.33 × 1,475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.63x = 5,534,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,080.71/2,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.37

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