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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.88, 3,413.82 and 1,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.88, 3,413.82 and 1,976.92 is: 2,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.88 : 3,413.82 = 1,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.88/3,413.82 = 1,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.88x = 3,413.82 × 1,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.88x = 6,748,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,849.03/2,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.84

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