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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.55, 4,366.67 and 831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.55, 4,366.67 and 831.52 is: 1,247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.55 : 4,366.67 = 831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.55/4,366.67 = 831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.55x = 4,366.67 × 831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.55x = 3,630,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,973.44/2,911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.09

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