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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.73, 3,715.65 and 833.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.73, 3,715.65 and 833.23 is: 1,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.73 : 3,715.65 = 833.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.73/3,715.65 = 833.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.73x = 3,715.65 × 833.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.73x = 3,095,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,982.90/2,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.03

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