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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.47, 2,861.13 and 1,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.47, 2,861.13 and 1,484.98 is: 2,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.47 : 2,861.13 = 1,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.47/2,861.13 = 1,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.47x = 2,861.13 × 1,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.47x = 4,248,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,720.83/2,075.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.11

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