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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.14, 3,121.71 and 1,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.14, 3,121.71 and 1,474.70 is: 2,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.14 : 3,121.71 = 1,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.14/3,121.71 = 1,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.14x = 3,121.71 × 1,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.14x = 4,603,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,585.74/2,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.06

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