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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.17, 4,027.97 and 837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.17, 4,027.97 and 837.32 is: 1,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.17 : 4,027.97 = 837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.17/4,027.97 = 837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.17x = 4,027.97 × 837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.17x = 3,372,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,675.51/2,686.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.57

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