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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.40, 4,178.39 and 837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.40, 4,178.39 and 837.95 is: 1,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.40 : 4,178.39 = 837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.40/4,178.39 = 837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.40x = 4,178.39 × 837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.40x = 3,501,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,256.82/2,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.55

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