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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.74, 2,848.03 and 1,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.74, 2,848.03 and 1,475.68 is: 2,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.74 : 2,848.03 = 1,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.74/2,848.03 = 1,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.74x = 2,848.03 × 1,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.74x = 4,202,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,759.29/2,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.48

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