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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.85, 4,763.42 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.85, 4,763.42 and 836.07 is: 1,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.85 : 4,763.42 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.85/4,763.42 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.85x = 4,763.42 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.85x = 3,982,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,551.51/3,175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.01

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