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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.60, 4,179.90 and 839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.60, 4,179.90 and 839.26 is: 1,258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.60 : 4,179.90 = 839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.60/4,179.90 = 839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.60x = 4,179.90 × 839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.60x = 3,508,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,031.25/2,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.89

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