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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.79, 3,713.72 and 832.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.79, 3,713.72 and 832.35 is: 1,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.79 : 3,713.72 = 832.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.79/3,713.72 = 832.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.79x = 3,713.72 × 832.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.79x = 3,091,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,114.84/2,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.54

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