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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.44, 3,970.21 and 2,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.44, 3,970.21 and 2,477.76 is: 3,694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.44 : 3,970.21 = 2,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.44/3,970.21 = 2,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.44x = 3,970.21 × 2,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.44x = 9,837,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,227.53/2,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.82

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