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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.77, 3,715.15 and 832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.77, 3,715.15 and 832.87 is: 1,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.77 : 3,715.15 = 832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.77/3,715.15 = 832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.77x = 3,715.15 × 832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.77x = 3,094,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,236.98/2,476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.30

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