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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.75, 3,717.84 and 1,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.75, 3,717.84 and 1,018.13 is: 1,527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.75 : 3,717.84 = 1,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.75/3,717.84 = 1,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.75x = 3,717.84 × 1,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.75x = 3,785,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,244.44/2,477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.69

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