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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.92, 4,179.84 and 838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.92, 4,179.84 and 838.56 is: 1,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.92 : 4,179.84 = 838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.92/4,179.84 = 838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.92x = 4,179.84 × 838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.92x = 3,505,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,046.63/2,785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.13

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