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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.02, 3,255.48 and 1,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.02, 3,255.48 and 1,474.28 is: 2,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.02 : 3,255.48 = 1,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.02/3,255.48 = 1,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.02x = 3,255.48 × 1,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.02x = 4,799,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,489.05/2,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.66

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