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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.50, 3,716.64 and 833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.50, 3,716.64 and 833.92 is: 1,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.50 : 3,716.64 = 833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.50/3,716.64 = 833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.50x = 3,716.64 × 833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.50x = 3,099,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,368.01/2,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.01

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