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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.25, 3,715.97 and 917.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.25, 3,715.97 and 917.66 is: 1,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.25 : 3,715.97 = 917.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.25/3,715.97 = 917.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.25x = 3,715.97 × 917.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.25x = 3,409,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,973.86/2,477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.52

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