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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.48, 4,181.85 and 839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.48, 4,181.85 and 839.70 is: 1,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.48 : 4,181.85 = 839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.48/4,181.85 = 839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.48x = 4,181.85 × 839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.48x = 3,511,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,499.45/2,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.74

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