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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.35, 3,715.11 and 917.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.35, 3,715.11 and 917.46 is: 1,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.35 : 3,715.11 = 917.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.35/3,715.11 = 917.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.35x = 3,715.11 × 917.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.35x = 3,408,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,464.82/2,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.41

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