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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.52, 3,717.49 and 1,090.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.52, 3,717.49 and 1,090.68 is: 1,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.52 : 3,717.49 = 1,090.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.52/3,717.49 = 1,090.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.52x = 3,717.49 × 1,090.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.52x = 4,054,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,591.99/2,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.55

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