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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.89, 3,716.55 and 1,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.89, 3,716.55 and 1,089.98 is: 1,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.89 : 3,716.55 = 1,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.89/3,716.55 = 1,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.89x = 3,716.55 × 1,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.89x = 4,050,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,965.17/2,476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.50

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