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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.34, 3,014.82 and 1,476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.34, 3,014.82 and 1,476.93 is: 2,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.34 : 3,014.82 = 1,476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.34/3,014.82 = 1,476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.34x = 3,014.82 × 1,476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.34x = 4,452,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,672.56/2,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.52

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