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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.66, 3,712.42 and 832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.66, 3,712.42 and 832.65 is: 1,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.66 : 3,712.42 = 832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.66/3,712.42 = 832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.66x = 3,712.42 × 832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.66x = 3,091,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,146.51/2,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.11

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