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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.17, 3,714.80 and 916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.17, 3,714.80 and 916.25 is: 1,374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.17 : 3,714.80 = 916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.17/3,714.80 = 916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.17x = 3,714.80 × 916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.17x = 3,403,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,662.34/2,476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.57

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