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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.89, 3,750.67 and 1,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.89, 3,750.67 and 1,475.89 is: 2,036.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.89 : 3,750.67 = 1,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.89/3,750.67 = 1,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.89x = 3,750.67 × 1,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.89x = 5,535,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,576.35/2,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.72

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