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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.51, 3,713.27 and 832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.51, 3,713.27 and 832.07 is: 1,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.51 : 3,713.27 = 832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.51/3,713.27 = 832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.51x = 3,713.27 × 832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.51x = 3,089,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,677.84/2,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.10

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