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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.62, 3,117.69 and 1,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.62, 3,117.69 and 1,474.92 is: 2,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.62 : 3,117.69 = 1,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.62/3,117.69 = 1,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.62x = 3,117.69 × 1,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.62x = 4,598,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,343.33/2,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.11

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