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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.06, 3,944.93 and 1,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.06, 3,944.93 and 1,477.62 is: 2,215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.06 : 3,944.93 = 1,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.06/3,944.93 = 1,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.06x = 3,944.93 × 1,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.06x = 5,829,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,829,100.08/2,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.49

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