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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.75, 3,710.26 and 1,240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.75, 3,710.26 and 1,240.51 is: 1,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.75 : 3,710.26 = 1,240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.75/3,710.26 = 1,240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.75x = 3,710.26 × 1,240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.75x = 4,602,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,614.63/2,476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.33

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