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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.96, 4,179.48 and 838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.96, 4,179.48 and 838.36 is: 1,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.96 : 4,179.48 = 838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.96/4,179.48 = 838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.96x = 4,179.48 × 838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.96x = 3,503,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,908.85/2,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.70

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