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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.18, 3,716.67 and 834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.18, 3,716.67 and 834.69 is: 1,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.18 : 3,716.67 = 834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.18/3,716.67 = 834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.18x = 3,716.67 × 834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.18x = 3,102,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,267.28/2,478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.83

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