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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.56, 3,417.66 and 1,429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.56, 3,417.66 and 1,429.23 is: 1,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.56 : 3,417.66 = 1,429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.56/3,417.66 = 1,429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.56x = 3,417.66 × 1,429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.56x = 4,884,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,622.20/2,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.34

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