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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.54, 3,248.52 and 1,468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.54, 3,248.52 and 1,468.81 is: 2,027.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.54 : 3,248.52 = 1,468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.54/3,248.52 = 1,468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.54x = 3,248.52 × 1,468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.54x = 4,771,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,458.66/2,353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.35

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