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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.08, 2,815.57 and 836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.08, 2,815.57 and 836.82 is: 1,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.08 : 2,815.57 = 836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.08/2,815.57 = 836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.08x = 2,815.57 × 836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.08x = 2,356,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,125.29/1,877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.21

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