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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.59, 3,255.28 and 1,475.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.59, 3,255.28 and 1,475.98 is: 2,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.59 : 3,255.28 = 1,475.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.59/3,255.28 = 1,475.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.59x = 3,255.28 × 1,475.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.59x = 4,804,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,728.17/2,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.26

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