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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.85, 2,846.67 and 1,474.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.85, 2,846.67 and 1,474.37 is: 2,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.85 : 2,846.67 = 1,474.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.85/2,846.67 = 1,474.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.85x = 2,846.67 × 1,474.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.85x = 4,197,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,044.85/2,062.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.59

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