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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.76, 3,563.64 and 836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.76, 3,563.64 and 836.40 is: 1,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.76 : 3,563.64 = 836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.76/3,563.64 = 836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.76x = 3,563.64 × 836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.76x = 2,980,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,628.50/2,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.60

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