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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.44, 2,814.48 and 836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.44, 2,814.48 and 836.46 is: 1,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.44 : 2,814.48 = 836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.44/2,814.48 = 836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.44x = 2,814.48 × 836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.44x = 2,354,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,199.94/1,876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.61

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