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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.59, 3,716.79 and 833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.59, 3,716.79 and 833.76 is: 1,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.59 : 3,716.79 = 833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.59/3,716.79 = 833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.59x = 3,716.79 × 833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.59x = 3,098,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,907.70/2,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.78

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