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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.36, 3,714.77 and 916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.36, 3,714.77 and 916.30 is: 1,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.36 : 3,714.77 = 916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.36/3,714.77 = 916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.36x = 3,714.77 × 916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.36x = 3,403,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,843.75/2,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.54

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