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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.59, 4,216.58 and 837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.59, 4,216.58 and 837.13 is: 1,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.59 : 4,216.58 = 837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.59/4,216.58 = 837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.59x = 4,216.58 × 837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.59x = 3,529,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,825.62/2,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.46

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