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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.68, 3,716.75 and 1,768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.68, 3,716.75 and 1,768.27 is: 2,652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.68 : 3,716.75 = 1,768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.68/3,716.75 = 1,768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.68x = 3,716.75 × 1,768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.68x = 6,572,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,219.96/2,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.57

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