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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.02, 3,715.52 and 1,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.02, 3,715.52 and 1,016.18 is: 1,524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.02 : 3,715.52 = 1,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.02/3,715.52 = 1,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.02x = 3,715.52 × 1,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.02x = 3,775,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,637.11/2,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.27

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