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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.18, 4,176.33 and 837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.18, 4,176.33 and 837.13 is: 1,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.18 : 4,176.33 = 837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.18/4,176.33 = 837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.18x = 4,176.33 × 837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.18x = 3,496,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,131.13/2,785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.26

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