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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.18, 3,716.48 and 1,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.18, 3,716.48 and 1,306.94 is: 1,961.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.18 : 3,716.48 = 1,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.18/3,716.48 = 1,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.18x = 3,716.48 × 1,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.18x = 4,857,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,209.84/2,476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.58

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