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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.06, 4,184.24 and 841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.06, 4,184.24 and 841.28 is: 1,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.06 : 4,184.24 = 841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.06/4,184.24 = 841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.06x = 4,184.24 × 841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.06x = 3,520,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,117.43/2,789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.12

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