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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.52, 3,715.20 and 916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.52, 3,715.20 and 916.52 is: 1,374.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.52 : 3,715.20 = 916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.52/3,715.20 = 916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.52x = 3,715.20 × 916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.52x = 3,405,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,055.10/2,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.94

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