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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.79, 2,817.35 and 838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.79, 2,817.35 and 838.53 is: 1,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.79 : 2,817.35 = 838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.79/2,817.35 = 838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.79x = 2,817.35 × 838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.79x = 2,362,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,428.30/1,877.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.09

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