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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.08, 4,436.31 and 1,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.08, 4,436.31 and 1,477.15 is: 2,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.08 : 4,436.31 = 1,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.08/4,436.31 = 1,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.08x = 4,436.31 × 1,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.08x = 6,553,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,095.32/2,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.07

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