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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.34, 2,766.91 and 1,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.34, 2,766.91 and 1,473.22 is: 2,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.34 : 2,766.91 = 1,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.34/2,766.91 = 1,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.34x = 2,766.91 × 1,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.34x = 4,076,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,259.78/2,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.72

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