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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.69, 3,713.70 and 1,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.69, 3,713.70 and 1,088.40 is: 1,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.69 : 3,713.70 = 1,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.69/3,713.70 = 1,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.69x = 3,713.70 × 1,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.69x = 4,042,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,002.97/2,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.02

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