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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.37, 4,183.38 and 841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.37, 4,183.38 and 841.73 is: 1,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.37 : 4,183.38 = 841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.37/4,183.38 = 841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.37x = 4,183.38 × 841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.37x = 3,521,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,255.53/2,789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.38

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