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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.93, 4,166.91 and 830.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.93, 4,166.91 and 830.15 is: 1,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.93 : 4,166.91 = 830.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.93/4,166.91 = 830.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.93x = 4,166.91 × 830.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.93x = 3,459,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,160.34/2,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.23

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