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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.27, 3,475.96 and 836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.27, 3,475.96 and 836.62 is: 1,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.27 : 3,475.96 = 836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.27/3,475.96 = 836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.27x = 3,475.96 × 836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.27x = 2,908,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,046.87/2,317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.95

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