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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.92, 3,718.31 and 1,017.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.92, 3,718.31 and 1,017.72 is: 1,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.92 : 3,718.31 = 1,017.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.92/3,718.31 = 1,017.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.92x = 3,718.31 × 1,017.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.92x = 3,784,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,193.36/2,478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.55

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