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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.41, 2,216.09 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.41, 2,216.09 and 381.77 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.41 : 2,216.09 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.41/2,216.09 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.41x = 2,216.09 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.41x = 846,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,023.69/1,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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