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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.61, 3,712.53 and 1,089.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.61, 3,712.53 and 1,089.69 is: 1,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.61 : 3,712.53 = 1,089.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.61/3,712.53 = 1,089.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.61x = 3,712.53 × 1,089.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.61x = 4,045,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,496.98/2,476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.48

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