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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.43, 3,712.07 and 1,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.43, 3,712.07 and 1,015.46 is: 1,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.43 : 3,712.07 = 1,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.43/3,712.07 = 1,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.43x = 3,712.07 × 1,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.43x = 3,769,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,440.04/2,476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.13

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