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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.83, 3,418.10 and 1,357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.83, 3,418.10 and 1,357.81 is: 1,873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.83 : 3,418.10 = 1,357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.83/3,418.10 = 1,357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.83x = 3,418.10 × 1,357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.83x = 4,641,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,139.35/2,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.82

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