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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.07, 3,415.91 and 2,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.07, 3,415.91 and 2,271.94 is: 3,133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.07 : 3,415.91 = 2,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.07/3,415.91 = 2,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.07x = 3,415.91 × 2,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.07x = 7,760,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760,722.67/2,477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.03

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