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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.89, 4,183.50 and 841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.89, 4,183.50 and 841.05 is: 1,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.89 : 4,183.50 = 841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.89/4,183.50 = 841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.89x = 4,183.50 × 841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.89x = 3,518,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,532.68/2,788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.62

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