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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.90, 4,067.81 and 837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.90, 4,067.81 and 837.82 is: 1,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.90 : 4,067.81 = 837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.90/4,067.81 = 837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.90x = 4,067.81 × 837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.90x = 3,408,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,078.22/2,711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.71

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