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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.28, 4,029.80 and 837.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.28, 4,029.80 and 837.56 is: 1,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.28 : 4,029.80 = 837.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.28/4,029.80 = 837.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.28x = 4,029.80 × 837.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.28x = 3,375,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,199.29/2,686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.46

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