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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.07, 2,794.17 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.07, 2,794.17 and 836.07 is: 1,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.07 : 2,794.17 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.07/2,794.17 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.07x = 2,794.17 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.07x = 2,336,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,121.71/1,862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.58

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