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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.36, 3,886.94 and 836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.36, 3,886.94 and 836.36 is: 1,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.36 : 3,886.94 = 836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.36/3,886.94 = 836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.36x = 3,886.94 × 836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.36x = 3,250,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,881.14/2,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.51

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