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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.88, 3,525.61 and 1,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.88, 3,525.61 and 1,474.72 is: 2,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.88 : 3,525.61 = 1,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.88/3,525.61 = 1,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.88x = 3,525.61 × 1,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.88x = 5,199,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,287.58/2,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.63

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