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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.51, 4,180.11 and 838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.51, 4,180.11 and 838.71 is: 1,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.51 : 4,180.11 = 838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.51/4,180.11 = 838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.51x = 4,180.11 × 838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.51x = 3,505,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,900.06/2,786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.17

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