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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.97, 3,716.60 and 722.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.97, 3,716.60 and 722.50 is: 1,083.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.97 : 3,716.60 = 722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.97/3,716.60 = 722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.97x = 3,716.60 × 722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.97x = 2,685,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,255.57/2,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.65

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