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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.46, 3,417.56 and 1,357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.46, 3,417.56 and 1,357.51 is: 1,873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.46 : 3,417.56 = 1,357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.46/3,417.56 = 1,357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.46x = 3,417.56 × 1,357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.46x = 4,639,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,348.00/2,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.38

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