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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.54, 3,716.94 and 835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.54, 3,716.94 and 835.24 is: 1,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.54 : 3,716.94 = 835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.54/3,716.94 = 835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.54x = 3,716.94 × 835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.54x = 3,104,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,518.38/2,479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.06

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