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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.24, 3,715.85 and 834.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.24, 3,715.85 and 834.93 is: 1,252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.24 : 3,715.85 = 834.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.24/3,715.85 = 834.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.24x = 3,715.85 × 834.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.24x = 3,102,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,470.47/2,477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.39

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