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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.88, 2,944.50 and 1,472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.88, 2,944.50 and 1,472.84 is: 2,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.88 : 2,944.50 = 1,472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.88/2,944.50 = 1,472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.88x = 2,944.50 × 1,472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.88x = 4,336,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,762.66/2,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.39

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