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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.43, 3,717.83 and 834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.43, 3,717.83 and 834.44 is: 1,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.43 : 3,717.83 = 834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.43/3,717.83 = 834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.43x = 3,717.83 × 834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.43x = 3,102,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,289.56/2,478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.71

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