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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.46, 3,417.72 and 2,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.46, 3,417.72 and 2,033.12 is: 2,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.46 : 3,417.72 = 2,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.46/3,417.72 = 2,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.46x = 3,417.72 × 2,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.46x = 6,948,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,634.89/2,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.87

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