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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.59, 4,716.90 and 836.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.59, 4,716.90 and 836.09 is: 1,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.59 : 4,716.90 = 836.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.59/4,716.90 = 836.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.59x = 4,716.90 × 836.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.59x = 3,943,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,729.34/3,144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.13

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