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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.07, 3,716.82 and 996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.07, 3,716.82 and 996.23 is: 1,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.07 : 3,716.82 = 996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.07/3,716.82 = 996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.07x = 3,716.82 × 996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.07x = 3,702,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,810.08/2,477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.83

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