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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.36, 3,304.74 and 1,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.36, 3,304.74 and 1,474.80 is: 2,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.36 : 3,304.74 = 1,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.36/3,304.74 = 1,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.36x = 3,304.74 × 1,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.36x = 4,873,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,830.55/2,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.00

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