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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.07, 3,405.96 and 1,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.07, 3,405.96 and 1,473.80 is: 2,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.07 : 3,405.96 = 1,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.07/3,405.96 = 1,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.07x = 3,405.96 × 1,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.07x = 5,019,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,686.82/2,468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.85

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