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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.96, 3,175.86 and 1,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.96, 3,175.86 and 1,474.44 is: 2,034.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.96 : 3,175.86 = 1,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.96/3,175.86 = 1,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.96x = 3,175.86 × 1,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.96x = 4,682,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,615.02/2,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.19

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