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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.92, 3,715.65 and 1,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.92, 3,715.65 and 1,016.76 is: 1,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.92 : 3,715.65 = 1,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.92/3,715.65 = 1,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.92x = 3,715.65 × 1,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.92x = 3,777,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,924.29/2,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.25

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