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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.44, 3,715.12 and 833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.44, 3,715.12 and 833.46 is: 1,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.44 : 3,715.12 = 833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.44/3,715.12 = 833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.44x = 3,715.12 × 833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.44x = 3,096,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,403.92/2,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.34

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