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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.72, 3,203.67 and 1,476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.72, 3,203.67 and 1,476.75 is: 2,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.72 : 3,203.67 = 1,476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.72/3,203.67 = 1,476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.72x = 3,203.67 × 1,476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.72x = 4,731,019.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,019.67/2,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.15

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