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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.42, 3,715.24 and 833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.42, 3,715.24 and 833.34 is: 1,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.42 : 3,715.24 = 833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.42/3,715.24 = 833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.42x = 3,715.24 × 833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.42x = 3,096,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,058.10/2,476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.22

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