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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.04, 2,023.51 and 1,460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.04, 2,023.51 and 1,460.19 is: 2,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.04 : 2,023.51 = 1,460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.04/2,023.51 = 1,460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.04x = 2,023.51 × 1,460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.04x = 2,954,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,705.42/1,474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.50

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