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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.70, 3,034.17 and 1,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.70, 3,034.17 and 1,475.94 is: 2,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.70 : 3,034.17 = 1,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.70/3,034.17 = 1,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.70x = 3,034.17 × 1,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.70x = 4,478,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,252.87/2,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.09

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