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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.36, 4,175.76 and 836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.36, 4,175.76 and 836.28 is: 1,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.36 : 4,175.76 = 836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.36/4,175.76 = 836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.36x = 4,175.76 × 836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.36x = 3,492,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,104.57/2,784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.19

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