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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.39, 3,715.26 and 996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.39, 3,715.26 and 996.06 is: 1,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.39 : 3,715.26 = 996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.39/3,715.26 = 996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.39x = 3,715.26 × 996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.39x = 3,700,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,598.32/2,476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.36

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