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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.08, 3,418.14 and 1,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.08, 3,418.14 and 1,429.08 is: 1,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.08 : 3,418.14 = 1,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.08/3,418.14 = 1,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.08x = 3,418.14 × 1,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.08x = 4,884,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,795.51/2,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.00

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