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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.17, 3,417.39 and 1,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.17, 3,417.39 and 1,767.83 is: 2,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.17 : 3,417.39 = 1,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.17/3,417.39 = 1,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.17x = 3,417.39 × 1,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.17x = 6,041,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041,347.48/2,476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.80

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