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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.38, 3,323.59 and 1,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.38, 3,323.59 and 1,476.88 is: 2,038.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.38 : 3,323.59 = 1,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.38/3,323.59 = 1,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.38x = 3,323.59 × 1,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.38x = 4,908,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,543.60/2,408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.11

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