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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.68, 2,806.75 and 1,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.68, 2,806.75 and 1,474.17 is: 2,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.68 : 2,806.75 = 1,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.68/2,806.75 = 1,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.68x = 2,806.75 × 1,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.68x = 4,137,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,639.31/2,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.56

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