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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.41, 2,812.47 and 834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.41, 2,812.47 and 834.84 is: 1,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.41 : 2,812.47 = 834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.41/2,812.47 = 834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.41x = 2,812.47 × 834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.41x = 2,347,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,962.45/1,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.31

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