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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.26, 3,418.63 and 1,358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.26, 3,418.63 and 1,358.19 is: 1,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.26 : 3,418.63 = 1,358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.26/3,418.63 = 1,358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.26x = 3,418.63 × 1,358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.26x = 4,643,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,145.68/2,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.31

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