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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.32, 3,710.52 and 1,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.32, 3,710.52 and 1,158.63 is: 1,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.32 : 3,710.52 = 1,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.32/3,710.52 = 1,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.32x = 3,710.52 × 1,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.32x = 4,299,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,119.79/2,476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.09

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