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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.16, 4,179.18 and 838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.16, 4,179.18 and 838.26 is: 1,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.16 : 4,179.18 = 838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.16/4,179.18 = 838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.16x = 4,179.18 × 838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.16x = 3,503,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,239.43/2,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.37

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