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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.25, 4,028.32 and 836.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.25, 4,028.32 and 836.00 is: 1,254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.25 : 4,028.32 = 836.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.25/4,028.32 = 836.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.25x = 4,028.32 × 836.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.25x = 3,367,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,671.53/2,685.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.14

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