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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.60, 3,008.48 and 1,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.60, 3,008.48 and 1,474.22 is: 2,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.60 : 3,008.48 = 1,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.60/3,008.48 = 1,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.60x = 3,008.48 × 1,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.60x = 4,435,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,146.34/2,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.05

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