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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.87, 3,419.47 and 1,358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.87, 3,419.47 and 1,358.90 is: 1,875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.87 : 3,419.47 = 1,358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.87/3,419.47 = 1,358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.87x = 3,419.47 × 1,358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.87x = 4,646,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,717.18/2,477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.29

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