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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.58, 3,714.46 and 1,015.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.58, 3,714.46 and 1,015.74 is: 1,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.58 : 3,714.46 = 1,015.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.58/3,714.46 = 1,015.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.58x = 3,714.46 × 1,015.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.58x = 3,772,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,923.06/2,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.44

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