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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.78, 3,710.43 and 1,490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.78, 3,710.43 and 1,490.06 is: 2,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.78 : 3,710.43 = 1,490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.78/3,710.43 = 1,490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.78x = 3,710.43 × 1,490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.78x = 5,528,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,763.33/2,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.34

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