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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.92, 3,418.48 and 2,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.92, 3,418.48 and 2,466.96 is: 3,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.92 : 3,418.48 = 2,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.92/3,418.48 = 2,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.92x = 3,418.48 × 2,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.92x = 8,433,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,253.42/2,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.36

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