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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.92, 3,714.96 and 832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.92, 3,714.96 and 832.70 is: 1,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.92 : 3,714.96 = 832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.92/3,714.96 = 832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.92x = 3,714.96 × 832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.92x = 3,093,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,447.19/2,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.41

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