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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.04, 4,216.04 and 836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.04, 4,216.04 and 836.62 is: 1,254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.04 : 4,216.04 = 836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.04/4,216.04 = 836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.04x = 4,216.04 × 836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.04x = 3,527,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,223.38/2,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.78

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