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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.52, 3,710.88 and 1,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.52, 3,710.88 and 1,899.72 is: 2,845.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.52 : 3,710.88 = 1,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.52/3,710.88 = 1,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.52x = 3,710.88 × 1,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.52x = 7,049,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049,632.95/2,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.44

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