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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.63, 3,716.97 and 834.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.63, 3,716.97 and 834.19 is: 1,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.63 : 3,716.97 = 834.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.63/3,716.97 = 834.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.63x = 3,716.97 × 834.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.63x = 3,100,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,659.20/2,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.46

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