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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.40, 3,716.28 and 834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.40, 3,716.28 and 834.40 is: 1,251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.40 : 3,716.28 = 834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.40/3,716.28 = 834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.40x = 3,716.28 × 834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.40x = 3,100,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,864.03/2,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.16

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