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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.90, 3,716.04 and 1,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.90, 3,716.04 and 1,161.25 is: 1,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.90 : 3,716.04 = 1,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.90/3,716.04 = 1,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.90x = 3,716.04 × 1,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.90x = 4,315,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,251.45/2,477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.50

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