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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.40, 3,254.58 and 1,475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.40, 3,254.58 and 1,475.63 is: 2,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.40 : 3,254.58 = 1,475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.40/3,254.58 = 1,475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.40x = 3,254.58 × 1,475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.40x = 4,802,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,570.12/2,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.51

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