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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.48, 3,257.88 and 1,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.48, 3,257.88 and 1,477.04 is: 2,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.48 : 3,257.88 = 1,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.48/3,257.88 = 1,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.48x = 3,257.88 × 1,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.48x = 4,812,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,019.08/2,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.58

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