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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.83, 3,714.59 and 1,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.83, 3,714.59 and 1,015.70 is: 1,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.83 : 3,714.59 = 1,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.83/3,714.59 = 1,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.83x = 3,714.59 × 1,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.83x = 3,772,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,920.89/2,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.29

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