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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.68, 3,322.65 and 1,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.68, 3,322.65 and 1,476.18 is: 2,037.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.68 : 3,322.65 = 1,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.68/3,322.65 = 1,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.68x = 3,322.65 × 1,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.68x = 4,904,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904,829.48/2,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.16

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