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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.25, 3,192.76 and 1,474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.25, 3,192.76 and 1,474.81 is: 2,034.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.25 : 3,192.76 = 1,474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.25/3,192.76 = 1,474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.25x = 3,192.76 × 1,474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.25x = 4,708,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,708.24/2,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.66

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