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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.32, 2,962.74 and 1,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.32, 2,962.74 and 1,475.81 is: 2,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.32 : 2,962.74 = 1,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.32/2,962.74 = 1,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.32x = 2,962.74 × 1,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.32x = 4,372,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,426.51/2,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.28

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