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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.45, 4,718.18 and 836.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.45, 4,718.18 and 836.95 is: 1,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.45 : 4,718.18 = 836.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.45/4,718.18 = 836.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.45x = 4,718.18 × 836.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.45x = 3,948,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,852.98/3,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.42

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