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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.73, 3,195.37 and 1,476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.73, 3,195.37 and 1,476.56 is: 2,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.73 : 3,195.37 = 1,476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.73/3,195.37 = 1,476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.73x = 3,195.37 × 1,476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.73x = 4,718,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,132.17/2,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.31

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