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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.53, 3,417.42 and 1,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.53, 3,417.42 and 1,414.44 is: 1,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.53 : 3,417.42 = 1,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.53/3,417.42 = 1,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.53x = 3,417.42 × 1,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.53x = 4,833,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,735.54/2,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.82

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