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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.50, 4,337.26 and 839.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.50, 4,337.26 and 839.50 is: 1,259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.50 : 4,337.26 = 839.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.50/4,337.26 = 839.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.50x = 4,337.26 × 839.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.50x = 3,641,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,129.77/2,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.25

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