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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.47, 3,417.49 and 1,357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.47, 3,417.49 and 1,357.39 is: 1,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.47 : 3,417.49 = 1,357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.47/3,417.49 = 1,357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.47x = 3,417.49 × 1,357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.47x = 4,638,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,866.75/2,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.18

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