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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.46, 3,255.68 and 1,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.46, 3,255.68 and 1,474.07 is: 2,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.46 : 3,255.68 = 1,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.46/3,255.68 = 1,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.46x = 3,255.68 × 1,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.46x = 4,799,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,092.85/2,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.85

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