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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.67, 3,417.80 and 1,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.67, 3,417.80 and 1,357.58 is: 1,873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.67 : 3,417.80 = 1,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.67/3,417.80 = 1,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.67x = 3,417.80 × 1,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.67x = 4,639,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,938.68/2,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.46

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