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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.04, 3,713.33 and 832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.04, 3,713.33 and 832.20 is: 1,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.04 : 3,713.33 = 832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.04/3,713.33 = 832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.04x = 3,713.33 × 832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.04x = 3,090,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,229.07/2,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.06

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