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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.43, 3,715.54 and 833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.43, 3,715.54 and 833.94 is: 1,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.43 : 3,715.54 = 833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.43/3,715.54 = 833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.43x = 3,715.54 × 833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.43x = 3,098,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,535.34/2,477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.71

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