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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.49, 4,031.73 and 838.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.49, 4,031.73 and 838.17 is: 1,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.49 : 4,031.73 = 838.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.49/4,031.73 = 838.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.49x = 4,031.73 × 838.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.49x = 3,379,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,275.13/2,687.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.41

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