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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.32, 4,717.60 and 836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.32, 4,717.60 and 836.76 is: 1,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.32 : 4,717.60 = 836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.32/4,717.60 = 836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.32x = 4,717.60 × 836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.32x = 3,947,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,498.98/3,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.04

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