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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.14, 3,715.82 and 1,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.14, 3,715.82 and 1,015.27 is: 1,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.14 : 3,715.82 = 1,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.14/3,715.82 = 1,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.14x = 3,715.82 × 1,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.14x = 3,772,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,541.99/2,477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.94

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