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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.30, 3,012.20 and 1,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.30, 3,012.20 and 1,476.92 is: 2,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.30 : 3,012.20 = 1,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.30/3,012.20 = 1,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.30x = 3,012.20 × 1,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.30x = 4,448,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,771.04/2,185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.78

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