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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.15, 4,374.30 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.15, 4,374.30 and 836.07 is: 1,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.15 : 4,374.30 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.15/4,374.30 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.15x = 4,374.30 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.15x = 3,657,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,232.34/2,916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.13

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