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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.52, 3,417.65 and 1,357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.52, 3,417.65 and 1,357.45 is: 1,873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.52 : 3,417.65 = 1,357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.52/3,417.65 = 1,357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.52x = 3,417.65 × 1,357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.52x = 4,639,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,289.35/2,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.31

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