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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.25, 3,714.77 and 1,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.25, 3,714.77 and 1,177.28 is: 1,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.25 : 3,714.77 = 1,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.25/3,714.77 = 1,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.25x = 3,714.77 × 1,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.25x = 4,373,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,318.54/2,476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.11

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