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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.55, 3,720.18 and 2,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.55, 3,720.18 and 2,134.73 is: 3,205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.55 : 3,720.18 = 2,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.55/3,720.18 = 2,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.55x = 3,720.18 × 2,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.55x = 7,941,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,561.25/2,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.41

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