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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.59, 3,714.11 and 895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.59, 3,714.11 and 895.11 is: 1,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.59 : 3,714.11 = 895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.59/3,714.11 = 895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.59x = 3,714.11 × 895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.59x = 3,324,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,537.00/2,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.38

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