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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.80, 3,124.45 and 1,477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.80, 3,124.45 and 1,477.83 is: 2,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.80 : 3,124.45 = 1,477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.80/3,124.45 = 1,477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.80x = 3,124.45 × 1,477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.80x = 4,617,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,405.94/2,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.67

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