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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.29, 2,715.90 and 836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.29, 2,715.90 and 836.17 is: 1,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.29 : 2,715.90 = 836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.29/2,715.90 = 836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.29x = 2,715.90 × 836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.29x = 2,270,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,954.10/1,811.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.78

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