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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.93, 3,418.51 and 1,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.93, 3,418.51 and 1,533.02 is: 2,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.93 : 3,418.51 = 1,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.93/3,418.51 = 1,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.93x = 3,418.51 × 1,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.93x = 5,240,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,658.94/2,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.79

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