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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.46, 3,418.94 and 1,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.46, 3,418.94 and 1,358.51 is: 1,874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.46 : 3,418.94 = 1,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.46/3,418.94 = 1,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.46x = 3,418.94 × 1,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.46x = 4,644,640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,640.29/2,477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.76

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