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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.43, 3,716.73 and 834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.43, 3,716.73 and 834.33 is: 1,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.43 : 3,716.73 = 834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.43/3,716.73 = 834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.43x = 3,716.73 × 834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.43x = 3,100,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,979.34/2,477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.69

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