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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.94, 3,750.76 and 1,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.94, 3,750.76 and 1,475.94 is: 2,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.94 : 3,750.76 = 1,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.94/3,750.76 = 1,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.94x = 3,750.76 × 1,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.94x = 5,535,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,889.33/2,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.80

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