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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.52, 3,713.10 and 1,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.52, 3,713.10 and 1,014.92 is: 1,521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.52 : 3,713.10 = 1,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.52/3,713.10 = 1,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.52x = 3,713.10 × 1,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.52x = 3,768,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,499.45/2,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.08

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