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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.97, 3,715.70 and 896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.97, 3,715.70 and 896.09 is: 1,344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.97 : 3,715.70 = 896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.97/3,715.70 = 896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.97x = 3,715.70 × 896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.97x = 3,329,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,599.45/2,476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.22

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