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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.15, 3,011.76 and 1,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.15, 3,011.76 and 1,474.76 is: 2,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.15 : 3,011.76 = 1,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.15/3,011.76 = 1,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.15x = 3,011.76 × 1,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.15x = 4,441,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,623.18/2,183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.50

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