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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.45, 3,198.58 and 1,477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.45, 3,198.58 and 1,477.96 is: 2,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.45 : 3,198.58 = 1,477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.45/3,198.58 = 1,477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.45x = 3,198.58 × 1,477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.45x = 4,727,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,373.30/2,317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.90

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