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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.98, 4,182.54 and 840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.98, 4,182.54 and 840.20 is: 1,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.98 : 4,182.54 = 840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.98/4,182.54 = 840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.98x = 4,182.54 × 840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.98x = 3,514,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,170.11/2,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.47

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