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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.45, 3,718.04 and 834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.45, 3,718.04 and 834.60 is: 1,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.45 : 3,718.04 = 834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.45/3,718.04 = 834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.45x = 3,718.04 × 834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.45x = 3,103,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,072.01/2,478.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.02

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