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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.38, 3,417.60 and 1,414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.38, 3,417.60 and 1,414.47 is: 1,952.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.38 : 3,417.60 = 1,414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.38/3,417.60 = 1,414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.38x = 3,417.60 × 1,414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.38x = 4,834,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,092.67/2,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.08

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