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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.08, 3,714.24 and 2,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.08, 3,714.24 and 2,042.44 is: 3,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.08 : 3,714.24 = 2,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.08/3,714.24 = 2,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.08x = 3,714.24 × 2,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.08x = 7,586,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,112.35/2,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.76

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