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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.59, 4,181.27 and 839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.59, 4,181.27 and 839.75 is: 1,259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.59 : 4,181.27 = 839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.59/4,181.27 = 839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.59x = 4,181.27 × 839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.59x = 3,511,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,196.38/2,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.58

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