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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.38, 4,181.06 and 839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.38, 4,181.06 and 839.53 is: 1,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.38 : 4,181.06 = 839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.38/4,181.06 = 839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.38x = 4,181.06 × 839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.38x = 3,510,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,116.95/2,787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.29

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