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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.94, 3,712.79 and 915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.94, 3,712.79 and 915.94 is: 1,372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.94 : 3,712.79 = 915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.94/3,712.79 = 915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.94x = 3,712.79 × 915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.94x = 3,400,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,685.94/2,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.94

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