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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.36, 2,716.63 and 836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.36, 2,716.63 and 836.53 is: 1,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.36 : 2,716.63 = 836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.36/2,716.63 = 836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.36x = 2,716.63 × 836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.36x = 2,272,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,533.61/1,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.60

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