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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.33, 2,037.82 and 1,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.33, 2,037.82 and 1,162.11 is: 1,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.33 : 2,037.82 = 1,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.33/2,037.82 = 1,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.33x = 2,037.82 × 1,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.33x = 2,368,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,171.00/1,477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.01

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