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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.74, 3,010.49 and 1,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.74, 3,010.49 and 1,473.46 is: 2,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.74 : 3,010.49 = 1,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.74/3,010.49 = 1,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.74x = 3,010.49 × 1,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.74x = 4,435,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,838.44/2,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.23

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