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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.26, 3,014.64 and 1,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.26, 3,014.64 and 1,476.20 is: 2,036.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.26 : 3,014.64 = 1,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.26/3,014.64 = 1,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.26x = 3,014.64 × 1,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.26x = 4,450,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,211.57/2,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.47

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