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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.07, 2,812.35 and 1,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.07, 2,812.35 and 1,477 is: 2,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.07 : 2,812.35 = 1,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.07/2,812.35 = 1,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.07x = 2,812.35 × 1,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.07x = 4,153,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,840.95/2,037.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.13

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