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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.72, 2,846.76 and 1,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.72, 2,846.76 and 1,475.04 is: 2,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.72 : 2,846.76 = 1,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.72/2,846.76 = 1,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.72x = 2,846.76 × 1,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.72x = 4,199,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,084.87/2,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.73

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