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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.47, 3,413.70 and 1,689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.47, 3,413.70 and 1,689.15 is: 2,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.47 : 3,413.70 = 1,689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.47/3,413.70 = 1,689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.47x = 3,413.70 × 1,689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.47x = 5,766,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766,251.36/2,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.42

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