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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.40, 3,002.34 and 1,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.40, 3,002.34 and 1,477 is: 2,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.40 : 3,002.34 = 1,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.40/3,002.34 = 1,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.40x = 3,002.34 × 1,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.40x = 4,434,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,456.18/2,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.46

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