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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.14, 3,132.72 and 1,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.14, 3,132.72 and 1,474.92 is: 2,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.14 : 3,132.72 = 1,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.14/3,132.72 = 1,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.14x = 3,132.72 × 1,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.14x = 4,620,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,511.38/2,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.51

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