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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.29, 3,408.28 and 1,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.29, 3,408.28 and 1,474.61 is: 2,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.29 : 3,408.28 = 1,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.29/3,408.28 = 1,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.29x = 3,408.28 × 1,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.29x = 5,025,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,863.04/2,469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.35

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