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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.73, 3,750.46 and 1,475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.73, 3,750.46 and 1,475.73 is: 2,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.73 : 3,750.46 = 1,475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.73/3,750.46 = 1,475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.73x = 3,750.46 × 1,475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.73x = 5,534,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,662.65/2,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.50

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