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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.35, 3,417.90 and 1,481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.35, 3,417.90 and 1,481.25 is: 2,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.35 : 3,417.90 = 1,481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.35/3,417.90 = 1,481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.35x = 3,417.90 × 1,481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.35x = 5,062,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,764.38/2,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.45

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