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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.66, 3,715.40 and 810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.66, 3,715.40 and 810.30 is: 1,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.66 : 3,715.40 = 810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.66/3,715.40 = 810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.66x = 3,715.40 × 810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.66x = 3,010,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,588.62/2,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.58

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