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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.72, 4,374.44 and 836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.72, 4,374.44 and 836.16 is: 1,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.72 : 4,374.44 = 836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.72/4,374.44 = 836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.72x = 4,374.44 × 836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.72x = 3,657,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,731.75/2,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.06

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