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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.63, 3,715.49 and 917.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.63, 3,715.49 and 917.26 is: 1,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.63 : 3,715.49 = 917.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.63/3,715.49 = 917.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.63x = 3,715.49 × 917.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.63x = 3,408,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,070.36/2,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.54

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