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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.64 and 1,474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.64 and 1,474.67 is: 2,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.73 : 2,846.64 = 1,474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.73/2,846.64 = 1,474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.73x = 2,846.64 × 1,474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.73x = 4,197,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,867.26/2,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.10

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