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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.94, 3,715.92 and 1,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.94, 3,715.92 and 1,016.06 is: 1,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.94 : 3,715.92 = 1,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.94/3,715.92 = 1,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.94x = 3,715.92 × 1,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.94x = 3,775,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,597.68/2,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.30

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