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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.66, 3,032.74 and 1,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.66, 3,032.74 and 1,473.27 is: 2,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.66 : 3,032.74 = 1,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.66/3,032.74 = 1,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.66x = 3,032.74 × 1,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.66x = 4,468,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,044.86/2,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.90

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