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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.74, 3,713.60 and 832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.74, 3,713.60 and 832.28 is: 1,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.74 : 3,713.60 = 832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.74/3,713.60 = 832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.74x = 3,713.60 × 832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.74x = 3,090,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,766.37/2,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.42

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