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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.78, 3,715.80 and 1,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.78, 3,715.80 and 1,747.78 is: 2,622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.78 : 3,715.80 = 1,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.78/3,715.80 = 1,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.78x = 3,715.80 × 1,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.78x = 6,494,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,400.92/2,476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.11

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