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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.47, 3,713.38 and 1,088.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.47, 3,713.38 and 1,088.21 is: 1,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.47 : 3,713.38 = 1,088.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.47/3,713.38 = 1,088.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.47x = 3,713.38 × 1,088.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.47x = 4,040,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,943.81/2,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.73

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