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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.08, 3,416.99 and 1,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.08, 3,416.99 and 1,357.02 is: 1,872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.08 : 3,416.99 = 1,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.08/3,416.99 = 1,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.08x = 3,416.99 × 1,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.08x = 4,636,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,916.98/2,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.68

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