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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.07, 4,183.62 and 841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.07, 4,183.62 and 841.41 is: 1,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.07 : 4,183.62 = 841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.07/4,183.62 = 841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.07x = 4,183.62 × 841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.07x = 3,520,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,139.70/2,789.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.12

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