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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.70, 3,716.55 and 2,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.70, 3,716.55 and 2,114.10 is: 3,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.70 : 3,716.55 = 2,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.70/3,716.55 = 2,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.70x = 3,716.55 × 2,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.70x = 7,857,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,857,158.36/2,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.15

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