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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.71, 3,255.11 and 1,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.71, 3,255.11 and 1,475.19 is: 2,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.71 : 3,255.11 = 1,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.71/3,255.11 = 1,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.71x = 3,255.11 × 1,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.71x = 4,801,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,882.07/2,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.95

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