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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.43, 4,375.33 and 836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.43, 4,375.33 and 836.47 is: 1,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.43 : 4,375.33 = 836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.43/4,375.33 = 836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.43x = 4,375.33 × 836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.43x = 3,659,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,832.29/2,916.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.90

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