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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.77, 3,715.63 and 996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.77, 3,715.63 and 996.11 is: 1,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.77 : 3,715.63 = 996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.77/3,715.63 = 996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.77x = 3,715.63 × 996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.77x = 3,701,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,176.20/2,476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.36

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