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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.77, 3,716.65 and 833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.77, 3,716.65 and 833.87 is: 1,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.77 : 3,716.65 = 833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.77/3,716.65 = 833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.77x = 3,716.65 × 833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.77x = 3,099,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,202.94/2,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.80

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