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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.25, 3,407.52 and 1,474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.25, 3,407.52 and 1,474.75 is: 2,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.25 : 3,407.52 = 1,474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.25/3,407.52 = 1,474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.25x = 3,407.52 × 1,474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.25x = 5,025,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,240.12/2,469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.13

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