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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.74, 2,032.32 and 1,471.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.74, 2,032.32 and 1,471.29 is: 2,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.74 : 2,032.32 = 1,471.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.74/2,032.32 = 1,471.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.74x = 2,032.32 × 1,471.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.74x = 2,990,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,132.09/1,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.19

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