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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.24, 3,412.39 and 1,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.24, 3,412.39 and 1,886.75 is: 2,598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.24 : 3,412.39 = 1,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.24/3,412.39 = 1,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.24x = 3,412.39 × 1,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.24x = 6,438,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,326.83/2,477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.99

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