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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.55, 3,715.23 and 833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.55, 3,715.23 and 833.20 is: 1,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.55 : 3,715.23 = 833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.55/3,715.23 = 833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.55x = 3,715.23 × 833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.55x = 3,095,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,529.64/2,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.94

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