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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.27, 3,715.91 and 833.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.27, 3,715.91 and 833.37 is: 1,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.27 : 3,715.91 = 833.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.27/3,715.91 = 833.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.27x = 3,715.91 × 833.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.27x = 3,096,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,723.75/2,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.06

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