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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.88, 4,183.34 and 841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.88, 4,183.34 and 841.05 is: 1,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.88 : 4,183.34 = 841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.88/4,183.34 = 841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.88x = 4,183.34 × 841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.88x = 3,518,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,393.90/2,788.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.58

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