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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.40, 4,181.10 and 840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.40, 4,181.10 and 840.16 is: 1,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.40 : 4,181.10 = 840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.40/4,181.10 = 840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.40x = 4,181.10 × 840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.40x = 3,512,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,792.98/2,787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.24

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