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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.93, 3,718.44 and 1,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.93, 3,718.44 and 1,383.08 is: 2,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.93 : 3,718.44 = 1,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.93/3,718.44 = 1,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.93x = 3,718.44 × 1,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.93x = 5,142,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,881.40/2,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.48

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