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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.02, 4,183.77 and 841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.02, 4,183.77 and 841.06 is: 1,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.02 : 4,183.77 = 841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.02/4,183.77 = 841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.02x = 4,183.77 × 841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.02x = 3,518,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,801.60/2,789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.66

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