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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.52, 3,406.68 and 1,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.52, 3,406.68 and 1,473.96 is: 2,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.52 : 3,406.68 = 1,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.52/3,406.68 = 1,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.52x = 3,406.68 × 1,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.52x = 5,021,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,310.05/2,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.14

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