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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.48, 3,256.50 and 1,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.48, 3,256.50 and 1,476.04 is: 2,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.48 : 3,256.50 = 1,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.48/3,256.50 = 1,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.48x = 3,256.50 × 1,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.48x = 4,806,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,724.26/2,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.20

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