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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.93, 4,366.77 and 831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.93, 4,366.77 and 831 is: 1,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.93 : 4,366.77 = 831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.93/4,366.77 = 831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.93x = 4,366.77 × 831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.93x = 3,628,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,785.87/2,910.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.61

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