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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.52, 3,713.55 and 832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.52, 3,713.55 and 832.18 is: 1,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.52 : 3,713.55 = 832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.52/3,713.55 = 832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.52x = 3,713.55 × 832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.52x = 3,090,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,342.04/2,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.36

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