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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.60, 4,182.94 and 1,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.60, 4,182.94 and 1,475.30 is: 2,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.60 : 4,182.94 = 1,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.60/4,182.94 = 1,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.60x = 4,182.94 × 1,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.60x = 6,171,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,091.38/2,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.59

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