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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.38, 3,716.64 and 722.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.38, 3,716.64 and 722.41 is: 1,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.38 : 3,716.64 = 722.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.38/3,716.64 = 722.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.38x = 3,716.64 × 722.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.38x = 2,684,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,937.90/2,477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.78

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