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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.71, 2,846.49 and 1,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.71, 2,846.49 and 1,474.22 is: 2,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.71 : 2,846.49 = 1,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.71/2,846.49 = 1,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.71x = 2,846.49 × 1,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.71x = 4,196,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,352.49/2,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.42

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