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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.61, 3,254.63 and 1,476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.61, 3,254.63 and 1,476.09 is: 2,035.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.61 : 3,254.63 = 1,476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.61/3,254.63 = 1,476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.61x = 3,254.63 × 1,476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.61x = 4,804,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,103.14/2,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.12

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