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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.22, 3,715.82 and 1,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.22, 3,715.82 and 1,016.34 is: 1,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.22 : 3,715.82 = 1,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.22/3,715.82 = 1,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.22x = 3,715.82 × 1,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.22x = 3,776,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,536.50/2,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.51

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