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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.97, 3,250.94 and 1,472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.97, 3,250.94 and 1,472.45 is: 2,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.97 : 3,250.94 = 1,472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.97/3,250.94 = 1,472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.97x = 3,250.94 × 1,472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.97x = 4,786,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,822.99/2,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.93

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