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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.02, 3,716.34 and 1,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.02, 3,716.34 and 1,322.50 is: 1,984.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.02 : 3,716.34 = 1,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.02/3,716.34 = 1,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.02x = 3,716.34 × 1,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.02x = 4,914,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,859.65/2,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.18

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