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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.90, 3,036.45 and 1,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.90, 3,036.45 and 1,474.70 is: 2,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.90 : 3,036.45 = 1,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.90/3,036.45 = 1,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.90x = 3,036.45 × 1,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.90x = 4,477,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,852.82/2,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.68

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