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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.37, 3,258.63 and 1,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.37, 3,258.63 and 1,477.44 is: 2,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.37 : 3,258.63 = 1,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.37/3,258.63 = 1,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.37x = 3,258.63 × 1,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.37x = 4,814,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,430.31/2,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.97

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