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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.66, 3,716.49 and 1,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.66, 3,716.49 and 1,180.04 is: 1,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.66 : 3,716.49 = 1,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.66/3,716.49 = 1,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.66x = 3,716.49 × 1,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.66x = 4,385,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,606.86/2,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.06

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