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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.62, 3,419.46 and 1,533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.62, 3,419.46 and 1,533.71 is: 2,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.62 : 3,419.46 = 1,533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.62/3,419.46 = 1,533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.62x = 3,419.46 × 1,533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.62x = 5,244,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,460.00/2,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.74

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