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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.38, 3,252.03 and 1,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.38, 3,252.03 and 1,473.86 is: 2,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.38 : 3,252.03 = 1,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.38/3,252.03 = 1,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.38x = 3,252.03 × 1,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.38x = 4,793,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,036.94/2,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.34

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