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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.36, 3,408.65 and 1,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.36, 3,408.65 and 1,474.27 is: 2,035.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.36 : 3,408.65 = 1,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.36/3,408.65 = 1,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.36x = 3,408.65 × 1,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.36x = 5,025,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,267.32/2,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.05

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