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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.08, 3,715.94 and 1,994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.08, 3,715.94 and 1,994.94 is: 2,993.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.08 : 3,715.94 = 1,994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.08/3,715.94 = 1,994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.08x = 3,715.94 × 1,994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.08x = 7,413,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,067.37/2,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.87

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