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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.14, 3,714.66 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.14, 3,714.66 and 832.56 is: 1,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.14 : 3,714.66 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.14/3,714.66 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.14x = 3,714.66 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.14x = 3,092,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,677.33/2,476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.99

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