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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.82, 3,124.08 and 1,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.82, 3,124.08 and 1,477.40 is: 2,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.82 : 3,124.08 = 1,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.82/3,124.08 = 1,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.82x = 3,124.08 × 1,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.82x = 4,615,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,515.79/2,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.82

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