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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.47, 3,417.34 and 1,481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.47, 3,417.34 and 1,481.39 is: 2,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.47 : 3,417.34 = 1,481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.47/3,417.34 = 1,481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.47x = 3,417.34 × 1,481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.47x = 5,062,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,408.11/2,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.20

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