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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.80, 3,686.90 and 2,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.80, 3,686.90 and 2,439.88 is: 3,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.80 : 3,686.90 = 2,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.80/3,686.90 = 2,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.80x = 3,686.90 × 2,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.80x = 8,995,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995,593.57/2,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.94

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