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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.62, 3,718.48 and 835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.62, 3,718.48 and 835.18 is: 1,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.62 : 3,718.48 = 835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.62/3,718.48 = 835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.62x = 3,718.48 × 835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.62x = 3,105,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,600.13/2,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.96

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