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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.54, 3,321.09 and 1,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.54, 3,321.09 and 1,474.50 is: 2,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.54 : 3,321.09 = 1,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.54/3,321.09 = 1,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.54x = 3,321.09 × 1,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.54x = 4,896,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,947.21/2,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.85

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