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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.52, 3,253.39 and 1,473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.52, 3,253.39 and 1,473.83 is: 2,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.52 : 3,253.39 = 1,473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.52/3,253.39 = 1,473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.52x = 3,253.39 × 1,473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.52x = 4,794,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,936.03/2,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.89

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