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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.98, 4,184.15 and 841.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.98, 4,184.15 and 841.07 is: 1,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.98 : 4,184.15 = 841.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.98/4,184.15 = 841.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.98x = 4,184.15 × 841.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.98x = 3,519,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,137.91/2,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.80

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