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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.94, 3,407.23 and 1,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.94, 3,407.23 and 1,474.80 is: 2,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.94 : 3,407.23 = 1,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.94/3,407.23 = 1,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.94x = 3,407.23 × 1,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.94x = 5,024,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,982.80/2,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.28

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