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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.11, 3,713.52 and 833.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.11, 3,713.52 and 833.43 is: 1,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.11 : 3,713.52 = 833.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.11/3,713.52 = 833.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.11x = 3,713.52 × 833.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.11x = 3,094,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,958.97/2,476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.93

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