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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.33, 3,710.19 and 829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.33, 3,710.19 and 829.88 is: 1,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.33 : 3,710.19 = 829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.33/3,710.19 = 829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.33x = 3,710.19 × 829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.33x = 3,078,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,993.93/2,473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.88

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