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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.47, 4,029.73 and 837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.47, 4,029.73 and 837.51 is: 1,256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.47 : 4,029.73 = 837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.47/4,029.73 = 837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.47x = 4,029.73 × 837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.47x = 3,374,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,939.17/2,686.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.27

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