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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.80, 4,162.35 and 1,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.80, 4,162.35 and 1,475.28 is: 2,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.80 : 4,162.35 = 1,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.80/4,162.35 = 1,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.80x = 4,162.35 × 1,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.80x = 6,140,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,631.71/2,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.80

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