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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.06, 3,254.37 and 1,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.06, 3,254.37 and 1,473.26 is: 2,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.06 : 3,254.37 = 1,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.06/3,254.37 = 1,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.06x = 3,254.37 × 1,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.06x = 4,794,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,533.15/2,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.12

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