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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.33, 3,716.57 and 833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.33, 3,716.57 and 833.84 is: 1,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.33 : 3,716.57 = 833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.33/3,716.57 = 833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.33x = 3,716.57 × 833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.33x = 3,099,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,004.06/2,477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.94

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