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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.79, 3,509.03 and 1,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.79, 3,509.03 and 1,474.28 is: 2,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.79 : 3,509.03 = 1,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.79/3,509.03 = 1,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.79x = 3,509.03 × 1,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.79x = 5,173,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,267.83/2,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.11

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