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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.62, 2,814.54 and 1,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.62, 2,814.54 and 1,479.94 is: 2,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.62 : 2,814.54 = 1,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.62/2,814.54 = 1,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.62x = 2,814.54 × 1,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.62x = 4,165,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,350.33/2,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.22

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