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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.97, 2,715.89 and 836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.97, 2,715.89 and 836.01 is: 1,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.97 : 2,715.89 = 836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.97/2,715.89 = 836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.97x = 2,715.89 × 836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.97x = 2,270,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,507.02/1,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.06

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