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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.76, 2,845.43 and 1,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.76, 2,845.43 and 1,474.27 is: 2,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.76 : 2,845.43 = 1,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.76/2,845.43 = 1,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.76x = 2,845.43 × 1,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.76x = 4,194,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,917.60/2,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.68

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