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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.23, 2,903.50 and 1,474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.23, 2,903.50 and 1,474.55 is: 2,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.23 : 2,903.50 = 1,474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.23/2,903.50 = 1,474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.23x = 2,903.50 × 1,474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.23x = 4,281,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,362.18/2,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.65

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