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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.04, 3,563.52 and 836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.04, 3,563.52 and 836.16 is: 1,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.04 : 3,563.52 = 836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.04/3,563.52 = 836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.04x = 3,563.52 × 836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.04x = 2,979,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,672.88/2,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.58

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