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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.68, 3,416.64 and 1,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.68, 3,416.64 and 1,481.64 is: 2,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.68 : 3,416.64 = 1,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.68/3,416.64 = 1,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.68x = 3,416.64 × 1,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.68x = 5,062,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,230.49/2,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.96

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