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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.69, 3,707.83 and 1,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.69, 3,707.83 and 1,303.92 is: 1,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.69 : 3,707.83 = 1,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.69/3,707.83 = 1,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.69x = 3,707.83 × 1,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.69x = 4,834,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,713.69/2,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.09

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