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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.41, 3,033.42 and 1,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.41, 3,033.42 and 1,474.06 is: 2,208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.41 : 3,033.42 = 1,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.41/3,033.42 = 1,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.41x = 3,033.42 × 1,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.41x = 4,471,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,443.09/2,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.76

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