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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.88, 4,181.04 and 839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.88, 4,181.04 and 839.20 is: 1,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.88 : 4,181.04 = 839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.88/4,181.04 = 839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.88x = 4,181.04 × 839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.88x = 3,508,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,728.77/2,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.02

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