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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.58, 3,564.33 and 836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.58, 3,564.33 and 836.70 is: 1,255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.58 : 3,564.33 = 836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.58/3,564.33 = 836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.58x = 3,564.33 × 836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.58x = 2,982,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,274.91/2,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.39

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