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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.96, 3,717.76 and 1,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.96, 3,717.76 and 1,307.84 is: 1,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.96 : 3,717.76 = 1,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.96/3,717.76 = 1,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.96x = 3,717.76 × 1,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.96x = 4,862,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,235.24/2,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.98

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