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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.56, 3,088.26 and 1,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.56, 3,088.26 and 1,474.20 is: 2,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.56 : 3,088.26 = 1,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.56/3,088.26 = 1,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.56x = 3,088.26 × 1,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.56x = 4,552,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,712.89/2,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.53

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