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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.64, 3,717.72 and 1,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.64, 3,717.72 and 1,553.04 is: 2,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.64 : 3,717.72 = 1,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.64/3,717.72 = 1,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.64x = 3,717.72 × 1,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.64x = 5,773,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,767.87/2,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.35

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