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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.29, 4,373.15 and 835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.29, 4,373.15 and 835.82 is: 1,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.29 : 4,373.15 = 835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.29/4,373.15 = 835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.29x = 4,373.15 × 835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.29x = 3,655,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,166.23/2,916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.36

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