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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.43, 3,710.25 and 1,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.43, 3,710.25 and 1,891.71 is: 2,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.43 : 3,710.25 = 1,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.43/3,710.25 = 1,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.43x = 3,710.25 × 1,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.43x = 7,018,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,717.03/2,477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.06

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