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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.52, 3,119.52 and 1,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.52, 3,119.52 and 1,473.28 is: 2,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.52 : 3,119.52 = 1,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.52/3,119.52 = 1,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.52x = 3,119.52 × 1,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.52x = 4,595,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,926.43/2,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.03

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