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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.88, 3,717.27 and 2,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.88, 3,717.27 and 2,019.72 is: 3,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.88 : 3,717.27 = 2,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.88/3,717.27 = 2,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.88x = 3,717.27 × 2,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.88x = 7,507,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507,844.56/2,477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.95

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