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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.64, 3,715.07 and 1,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.64, 3,715.07 and 1,014.77 is: 1,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.64 : 3,715.07 = 1,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.64/3,715.07 = 1,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.64x = 3,715.07 × 1,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.64x = 3,769,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,941.58/2,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.20

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