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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.36, 3,418.80 and 1,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.36, 3,418.80 and 1,358.23 is: 1,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.36 : 3,418.80 = 1,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.36/3,418.80 = 1,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.36x = 3,418.80 × 1,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.36x = 4,643,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,523.85/2,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.38

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