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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.27, 3,716.49 and 722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.27, 3,716.49 and 722.33 is: 1,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.27 : 3,716.49 = 722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.27/3,716.49 = 722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.27x = 3,716.49 × 722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.27x = 2,684,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,532.22/2,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.67

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