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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.05, 4,215.80 and 836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.05, 4,215.80 and 836.67 is: 1,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.05 : 4,215.80 = 836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.05/4,215.80 = 836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.05x = 4,215.80 × 836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.05x = 3,527,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,233.39/2,811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.77

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