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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.39, 2,946.62 and 1,474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.39, 2,946.62 and 1,474.79 is: 2,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.39 : 2,946.62 = 1,474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.39/2,946.62 = 1,474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.39x = 2,946.62 × 1,474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.39x = 4,345,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,623.60/2,134.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.00

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