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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.37, 3,716.68 and 1,748.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.37, 3,716.68 and 1,748.37 is: 2,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.37 : 3,716.68 = 1,748.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.37/3,716.68 = 1,748.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.37x = 3,716.68 × 1,748.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.37x = 6,498,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,131.81/2,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.00

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