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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.49, 3,716.23 and 1,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.49, 3,716.23 and 1,016.30 is: 1,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.49 : 3,716.23 = 1,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.49/3,716.23 = 1,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.49x = 3,716.23 × 1,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.49x = 3,776,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,792.30/2,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.45

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