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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.44, 3,256.27 and 1,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.44, 3,256.27 and 1,474.64 is: 2,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.44 : 3,256.27 = 1,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.44/3,256.27 = 1,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.44x = 3,256.27 × 1,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.44x = 4,801,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,806.02/2,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.01

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