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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.44, 3,715.20 and 1,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.44, 3,715.20 and 1,014.66 is: 1,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.44 : 3,715.20 = 1,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.44/3,715.20 = 1,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.44x = 3,715.20 × 1,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.44x = 3,769,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,664.83/2,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.21

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