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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.33, 3,416.66 and 1,531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.33, 3,416.66 and 1,531.67 is: 2,113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.33 : 3,416.66 = 1,531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.33/3,416.66 = 1,531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.33x = 3,416.66 × 1,531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.33x = 5,233,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,179.42/2,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.28

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