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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.07, 3,713.61 and 1,243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.07, 3,713.61 and 1,243.83 is: 1,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.07 : 3,713.61 = 1,243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.07/3,713.61 = 1,243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.07x = 3,713.61 × 1,243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.07x = 4,619,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,099.53/2,477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.74

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