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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.72, 3,408.57 and 1,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.72, 3,408.57 and 1,475.04 is: 2,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.72 : 3,408.57 = 1,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.72/3,408.57 = 1,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.72x = 3,408.57 × 1,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.72x = 5,027,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,777.09/2,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.77

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