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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.79, 3,716.69 and 1,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.79, 3,716.69 and 1,504.17 is: 2,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.79 : 3,716.69 = 1,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.79/3,716.69 = 1,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.79x = 3,716.69 × 1,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.79x = 5,590,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,526.08/2,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.26

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