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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.37, 4,030.49 and 837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.37, 4,030.49 and 837.95 is: 1,257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.37 : 4,030.49 = 837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.37/4,030.49 = 837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.37x = 4,030.49 × 837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.37x = 3,377,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,331.04/2,686.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.21

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