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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.83, 3,785.70 and 2,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.83, 3,785.70 and 2,475.75 is: 3,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.83 : 3,785.70 = 2,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.83/3,785.70 = 2,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.83x = 3,785.70 × 2,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.83x = 9,372,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,446.78/2,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.32

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