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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.43, 4,460.21 and 1,415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.43, 4,460.21 and 1,415.63 is: 2,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.43 : 4,460.21 = 1,415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.43/4,460.21 = 1,415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.43x = 4,460.21 × 1,415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.43x = 6,313,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313,999.34/2,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.04

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