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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.67, 3,118.76 and 1,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.67, 3,118.76 and 1,473.70 is: 2,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.67 : 3,118.76 = 1,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.67/3,118.76 = 1,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.67x = 3,118.76 × 1,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.67x = 4,596,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,116.61/2,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.98

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