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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.25, 3,036.15 and 1,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.25, 3,036.15 and 1,474.07 is: 2,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.25 : 3,036.15 = 1,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.25/3,036.15 = 1,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.25x = 3,036.15 × 1,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.25x = 4,475,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,482.45/2,023.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.03

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