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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.98, 3,343.41 and 1,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.98, 3,343.41 and 1,477.98 is: 2,039.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.98 : 3,343.41 = 1,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.98/3,343.41 = 1,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.98x = 3,343.41 × 1,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.98x = 4,941,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,493.11/2,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.43

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