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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.48, 4,375.41 and 836.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.48, 4,375.41 and 836.55 is: 1,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.48 : 4,375.41 = 836.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.48/4,375.41 = 836.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.48x = 4,375.41 × 836.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.48x = 3,660,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,249.24/2,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.02

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