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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.75, 3,717.93 and 1,017.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.75, 3,717.93 and 1,017.87 is: 1,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.75 : 3,717.93 = 1,017.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.75/3,717.93 = 1,017.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.75x = 3,717.93 × 1,017.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.75x = 3,784,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,369.41/2,478.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.72

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