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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.72, 4,376.80 and 837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.72, 4,376.80 and 837.71 is: 1,256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.72 : 4,376.80 = 837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.72/4,376.80 = 837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.72x = 4,376.80 × 837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.72x = 3,666,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,489.13/2,917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.63

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