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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.46, 4,188.88 and 1,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.46, 4,188.88 and 1,476.16 is: 2,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.46 : 4,188.88 = 1,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.46/4,188.88 = 1,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.46x = 4,188.88 × 1,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.46x = 6,183,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,448.47/2,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.13

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