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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.24, 4,168.01 and 830.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.24, 4,168.01 and 830.49 is: 1,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.24 : 4,168.01 = 830.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.24/4,168.01 = 830.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.24x = 4,168.01 × 830.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.24x = 3,461,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,486.47/2,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.93

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