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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.35, 3,416.38 and 1,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.35, 3,416.38 and 1,413.82 is: 1,950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.35 : 3,416.38 = 1,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.35/3,416.38 = 1,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.35x = 3,416.38 × 1,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.35x = 4,830,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,146.37/2,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.51

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