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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.12, 4,717.56 and 836.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.12, 4,717.56 and 836.64 is: 1,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.12 : 4,717.56 = 836.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.12/4,717.56 = 836.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.12x = 4,717.56 × 836.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.12x = 3,946,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,899.40/3,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.93

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