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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.15, 3,714.24 and 833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.15, 3,714.24 and 833.66 is: 1,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.15 : 3,714.24 = 833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.15/3,714.24 = 833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.15x = 3,714.24 × 833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.15x = 3,096,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,413.32/2,477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.99

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