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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.69, 3,712.41 and 915.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.69, 3,712.41 and 915.69 is: 1,372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.69 : 3,712.41 = 915.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.69/3,712.41 = 915.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.69x = 3,712.41 × 915.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.69x = 3,399,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,412.33/2,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.56

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