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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.53, 4,368.14 and 831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.53, 4,368.14 and 831.95 is: 1,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.53 : 4,368.14 = 831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.53/4,368.14 = 831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.53x = 4,368.14 × 831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.53x = 3,634,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,074.07/2,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.74

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