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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.12, 3,717.24 and 997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.12, 3,717.24 and 997.50 is: 1,496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.12 : 3,717.24 = 997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.12/3,717.24 = 997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.12x = 3,717.24 × 997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.12x = 3,707,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,946.90/2,478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.27

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