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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.08, 3,715.62 and 833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.08, 3,715.62 and 833.32 is: 1,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.08 : 3,715.62 = 833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.08/3,715.62 = 833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.08x = 3,715.62 × 833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.08x = 3,096,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,300.46/2,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.98

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