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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.73, 4,457.79 and 1,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.73, 4,457.79 and 1,413.51 is: 2,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.73 : 4,457.79 = 1,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.73/4,457.79 = 1,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.73x = 4,457.79 × 1,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.73x = 6,301,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,130.74/2,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.51

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