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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.35, 3,715.85 and 722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.35, 3,715.85 and 722.28 is: 1,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.35 : 3,715.85 = 722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.35/3,715.85 = 722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.35x = 3,715.85 × 722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.35x = 2,683,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,882.17/2,477.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.37

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