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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.06, 3,715.52 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.06, 3,715.52 and 628.16 is: 942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.06 : 3,715.52 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.06/3,715.52 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.06x = 3,715.52 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.06x = 2,333,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,922.86/2,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.21

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