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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.91, 4,030.99 and 837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.91, 4,030.99 and 837.93 is: 1,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.91 : 4,030.99 = 837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.91/4,030.99 = 837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.91x = 4,030.99 × 837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.91x = 3,377,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,687.45/2,686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.09

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