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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.65, 4,367.17 and 831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.65, 4,367.17 and 831.52 is: 1,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.65 : 4,367.17 = 831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.65/4,367.17 = 831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.65x = 4,367.17 × 831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.65x = 3,631,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,366.45/2,911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.19

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