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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.44, 3,408.48 and 1,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.44, 3,408.48 and 1,812.24 is: 2,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.44 : 3,408.48 = 1,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.44/3,408.48 = 1,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.44x = 3,408.48 × 1,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.44x = 6,176,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176,983.80/2,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.30

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