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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.27, 3,717.78 and 834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.27, 3,717.78 and 834.42 is: 1,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.27 : 3,717.78 = 834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.27/3,717.78 = 834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.27x = 3,717.78 × 834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.27x = 3,102,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,189.99/2,478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.76

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