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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.40, 3,713.58 and 916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.40, 3,713.58 and 916.52 is: 1,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.40 : 3,713.58 = 916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.40/3,713.58 = 916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.40x = 3,713.58 × 916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.40x = 3,403,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,551.77/2,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.40

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