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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.40, 3,086.84 and 1,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.40, 3,086.84 and 1,477.02 is: 2,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.40 : 3,086.84 = 1,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.40/3,086.84 = 1,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.40x = 3,086.84 × 1,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.40x = 4,559,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,324.42/2,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.06

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