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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.75, 4,180.13 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.75, 4,180.13 and 838.96 is: 1,258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.75 : 4,180.13 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.75/4,180.13 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.75x = 4,180.13 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.75x = 3,506,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,961.86/2,786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.44

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