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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.13, 3,717.74 and 1,244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.13, 3,717.74 and 1,244.89 is: 1,868.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.13 : 3,717.74 = 1,244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.13/3,717.74 = 1,244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.13x = 3,717.74 × 1,244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.13x = 4,628,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,177.35/2,477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.36

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