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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.95, 3,716.99 and 1,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.95, 3,716.99 and 1,016.08 is: 1,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.95 : 3,716.99 = 1,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.95/3,716.99 = 1,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.95x = 3,716.99 × 1,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.95x = 3,776,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,759.20/2,477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.15

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