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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476, 3,416.88 and 1,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476, 3,416.88 and 1,372 is: 1,893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476 : 3,416.88 = 1,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476/3,416.88 = 1,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476x = 3,416.88 × 1,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476x = 4,687,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,959.36/2,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.36

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