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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.05, 3,713.94 and 832.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.05, 3,713.94 and 832.43 is: 1,248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.05 : 3,713.94 = 832.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.05/3,713.94 = 832.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.05x = 3,713.94 × 832.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.05x = 3,091,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,576.50/2,476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.59

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