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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.60, 3,031.92 and 1,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.60, 3,031.92 and 1,475.28 is: 2,214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.60 : 3,031.92 = 1,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.60/3,031.92 = 1,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.60x = 3,031.92 × 1,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.60x = 4,472,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,930.94/2,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.76

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