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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.88, 3,716.12 and 1,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.88, 3,716.12 and 1,015.23 is: 1,523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.88 : 3,716.12 = 1,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.88/3,716.12 = 1,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.88x = 3,716.12 × 1,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.88x = 3,772,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,716.51/2,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.17

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