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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.74, 4,553.97 and 1,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.74, 4,553.97 and 1,475.57 is: 2,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.74 : 4,553.97 = 1,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.74/4,553.97 = 1,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.74x = 4,553.97 × 1,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.74x = 6,719,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,678.74/3,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.07

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