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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.67, 3,419.29 and 1,358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.67, 3,419.29 and 1,358.65 is: 1,875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.67 : 3,419.29 = 1,358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.67/3,419.29 = 1,358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.67x = 3,419.29 × 1,358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.67x = 4,645,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,628.50/2,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.00

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