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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.33, 4,176.36 and 836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.33, 4,176.36 and 836.28 is: 1,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.33 : 4,176.36 = 836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.33/4,176.36 = 836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.33x = 4,176.36 × 836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.33x = 3,492,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,606.34/2,784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.38

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