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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.57, 3,418.76 and 1,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.57, 3,418.76 and 1,469.12 is: 2,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.57 : 3,418.76 = 1,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.57/3,418.76 = 1,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.57x = 3,418.76 × 1,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.57x = 5,022,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,544.25/2,477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.21

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