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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.28, 3,713.90 and 832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.28, 3,713.90 and 832.84 is: 1,249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.28 : 3,713.90 = 832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.28/3,713.90 = 832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.28x = 3,713.90 × 832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.28x = 3,093,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,084.48/2,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.09

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