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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.77, 4,208.18 and 831.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.77, 4,208.18 and 831.36 is: 1,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.77 : 4,208.18 = 831.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.77/4,208.18 = 831.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.77x = 4,208.18 × 831.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.77x = 3,498,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,514.60/2,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.90

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