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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.06, 4,366.59 and 831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.06, 4,366.59 and 831.10 is: 1,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.06 : 4,366.59 = 831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.06/4,366.59 = 831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.06x = 4,366.59 × 831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.06x = 3,629,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,072.95/2,911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.65

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