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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.36, 3,716.71 and 896.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.36, 3,716.71 and 896.24 is: 1,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.36 : 3,716.71 = 896.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.36/3,716.71 = 896.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.36x = 3,716.71 × 896.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.36x = 3,331,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,064.17/2,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.60

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