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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.08, 3,696.87 and 1,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.08, 3,696.87 and 1,076.76 is: 1,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.08 : 3,696.87 = 1,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.08/3,696.87 = 1,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.08x = 3,696.87 × 1,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.08x = 3,980,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,641.74/2,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.47

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