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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.16, 3,716.07 and 916.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.16, 3,716.07 and 916.97 is: 1,375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.16 : 3,716.07 = 916.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.16/3,716.07 = 916.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.16x = 3,716.07 × 916.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.16x = 3,407,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,506.13/2,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.57

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