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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.18, 4,065.86 and 836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.18, 4,065.86 and 836.08 is: 1,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.18 : 4,065.86 = 836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.18/4,065.86 = 836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.18x = 4,065.86 × 836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.18x = 3,399,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,384.23/2,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.30

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