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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.84, 3,716.96 and 834.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.84, 3,716.96 and 834.36 is: 1,251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.84 : 3,716.96 = 834.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.84/3,716.96 = 834.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.84x = 3,716.96 × 834.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.84x = 3,101,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,282.75/2,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.61

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