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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.97, 2,816.24 and 836.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.97, 2,816.24 and 836.25 is: 1,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.97 : 2,816.24 = 836.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.97/2,816.24 = 836.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.97x = 2,816.24 × 836.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.97x = 2,355,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,076.52/1,876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.73

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