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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.50, 3,418.93 and 1,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.50, 3,418.93 and 1,358.44 is: 1,874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.50 : 3,418.93 = 1,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.50/3,418.93 = 1,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.50x = 3,418.93 × 1,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.50x = 4,644,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,394.85/2,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.63

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