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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.35, 2,945.31 and 837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.35, 2,945.31 and 837.28 is: 1,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.35 : 2,945.31 = 837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.35/2,945.31 = 837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.35x = 2,945.31 × 837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.35x = 2,466,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,049.16/1,964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.40

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