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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.54, 2,216.14 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.54, 2,216.14 and 381.92 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.54 : 2,216.14 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.54/2,216.14 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.54x = 2,216.14 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.54x = 846,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,388.19/1,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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