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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.92, 3,137.58 and 1,477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.92, 3,137.58 and 1,477.38 is: 2,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.92 : 3,137.58 = 1,477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.92/3,137.58 = 1,477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.92x = 3,137.58 × 1,477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.92x = 4,635,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,397.94/2,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.40

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