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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.51, 4,373.99 and 835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.51, 4,373.99 and 835.68 is: 1,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.51 : 4,373.99 = 835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.51/4,373.99 = 835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.51x = 4,373.99 × 835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.51x = 3,655,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,271.32/2,915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.74

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