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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.02, 3,418.34 and 1,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.02, 3,418.34 and 1,358 is: 1,874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.02 : 3,418.34 = 1,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.02/3,418.34 = 1,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.02x = 3,418.34 × 1,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.02x = 4,642,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,105.72/2,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.07

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