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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.38, 4,182.56 and 840.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.38, 4,182.56 and 840.53 is: 1,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.38 : 4,182.56 = 840.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.38/4,182.56 = 840.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.38x = 4,182.56 × 840.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.38x = 3,515,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,567.16/2,788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.79

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