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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.52, 4,181.52 and 839.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.52, 4,181.52 and 839.56 is: 1,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.52 : 4,181.52 = 839.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.52/4,181.52 = 839.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.52x = 4,181.52 × 839.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.52x = 3,510,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,636.93/2,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.41

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