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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.42, 3,031.92 and 1,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.42, 3,031.92 and 1,473.06 is: 2,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.42 : 3,031.92 = 1,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.42/3,031.92 = 1,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.42x = 3,031.92 × 1,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.42x = 4,466,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,200.08/2,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.25

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