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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.04, 3,712.32 and 1,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.04, 3,712.32 and 1,014.48 is: 1,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.04 : 3,712.32 = 1,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.04/3,712.32 = 1,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.04x = 3,712.32 × 1,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.04x = 3,766,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,074.39/2,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.39

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