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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.93, 3,716.15 and 834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.93, 3,716.15 and 834.35 is: 1,251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.93 : 3,716.15 = 834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.93/3,716.15 = 834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.93x = 3,716.15 × 834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.93x = 3,100,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,547.00/2,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.27

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