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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.89, 3,406.95 and 1,473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.89, 3,406.95 and 1,473.81 is: 2,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.89 : 3,406.95 = 1,473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.89/3,406.95 = 1,473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.89x = 3,406.95 × 1,473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.89x = 5,021,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,196.98/2,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.79

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