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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.44, 3,253.29 and 1,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.44, 3,253.29 and 1,473.76 is: 2,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.44 : 3,253.29 = 1,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.44/3,253.29 = 1,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.44x = 3,253.29 × 1,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.44x = 4,794,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,568.67/2,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.80

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