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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.58, 3,592.74 and 1,476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.58, 3,592.74 and 1,476.73 is: 2,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.58 : 3,592.74 = 1,476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.58/3,592.74 = 1,476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.58x = 3,592.74 × 1,476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.58x = 5,305,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,488.98/2,400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.09

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