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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.30, 4,016.72 and 2,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.30, 4,016.72 and 2,476.38 is: 3,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.30 : 4,016.72 = 2,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.30/4,016.72 = 2,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.30x = 4,016.72 × 2,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.30x = 9,946,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946,925.07/2,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.41

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