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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.88, 2,580.96 and 1,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.88, 2,580.96 and 1,477.28 is: 2,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.88 : 2,580.96 = 1,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.88/2,580.96 = 1,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.88x = 2,580.96 × 1,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.88x = 3,812,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,800.59/1,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.97

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