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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.28, 2,216.67 and 1,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.28, 2,216.67 and 1,132.82 is: 1,699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.28 : 2,216.67 = 1,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.28/2,216.67 = 1,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.28x = 2,216.67 × 1,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.28x = 2,511,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,088.11/1,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.81

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