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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.26, 3,341.97 and 1,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.26, 3,341.97 and 1,477.62 is: 2,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.26 : 3,341.97 = 1,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.26/3,341.97 = 1,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.26x = 3,341.97 × 1,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.26x = 4,938,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,161.71/2,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.66

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