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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.56, 3,033.48 and 1,478.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.56, 3,033.48 and 1,478.43 is: 2,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.56 : 3,033.48 = 1,478.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.56/3,033.48 = 1,478.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.56x = 3,033.48 × 1,478.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.56x = 4,484,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,787.84/2,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.29

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