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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.70, 3,715.65 and 834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.70, 3,715.65 and 834.30 is: 1,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.70 : 3,715.65 = 834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.70/3,715.65 = 834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.70x = 3,715.65 × 834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.70x = 3,099,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,966.80/2,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.15

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