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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.21, 3,716.66 and 1,551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.21, 3,716.66 and 1,551.66 is: 2,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.21 : 3,716.66 = 1,551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.21/3,716.66 = 1,551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.21x = 3,716.66 × 1,551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.21x = 5,766,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766,984.90/2,477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.02

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