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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.92, 3,477.76 and 1,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.92, 3,477.76 and 1,497.76 is: 2,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.92 : 3,477.76 = 1,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.92/3,477.76 = 1,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.92x = 3,477.76 × 1,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.92x = 5,208,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,849.82/2,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.21

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