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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.96, 3,256.80 and 1,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.96, 3,256.80 and 1,475.80 is: 2,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.96 : 3,256.80 = 1,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.96/3,256.80 = 1,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.96x = 3,256.80 × 1,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.96x = 4,806,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,385.44/2,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.64

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