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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.15, 2,036.40 and 1,396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.15, 2,036.40 and 1,396.39 is: 1,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.15 : 2,036.40 = 1,396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.15/2,036.40 = 1,396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.15x = 2,036.40 × 1,396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.15x = 2,843,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,608.60/1,474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.98

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