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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.45, 4,178.88 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.45, 4,178.88 and 837.60 is: 1,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.45 : 4,178.88 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.45/4,178.88 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.45x = 4,178.88 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.45x = 3,500,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,229.89/2,785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.61

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