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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.66, 3,713.92 and 833.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.66, 3,713.92 and 833.65 is: 1,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.66 : 3,713.92 = 833.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.66/3,713.92 = 833.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.66x = 3,713.92 × 833.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.66x = 3,096,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,109.41/2,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.61

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