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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.00, 3,712.92 and 831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.00, 3,712.92 and 831.70 is: 1,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.00 : 3,712.92 = 831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.00/3,712.92 = 831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.00x = 3,712.92 × 831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.00x = 3,088,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,035.56/2,475.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.69

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