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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.48, 3,715.06 and 937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.48, 3,715.06 and 937.40 is: 1,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.48 : 3,715.06 = 937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.48/3,715.06 = 937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.48x = 3,715.06 × 937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.48x = 3,482,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,497.24/2,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.66

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