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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.35, 4,372.91 and 835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.35, 4,372.91 and 835.35 is: 1,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.35 : 4,372.91 = 835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.35/4,372.91 = 835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.35x = 4,372.91 × 835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.35x = 3,652,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,892.93/2,915.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.99

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