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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.62, 3,406.44 and 1,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.62, 3,406.44 and 1,473.74 is: 2,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.62 : 3,406.44 = 1,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.62/3,406.44 = 1,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.62x = 3,406.44 × 1,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.62x = 5,020,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,206.89/2,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.61

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