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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.49, 3,716.60 and 1,322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.49, 3,716.60 and 1,322.61 is: 1,984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.49 : 3,716.60 = 1,322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.49/3,716.60 = 1,322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.49x = 3,716.60 × 1,322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.49x = 4,915,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,612.33/2,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.11

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