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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.33, 4,168.08 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.33, 4,168.08 and 803.96 is: 1,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.33 : 4,168.08 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.33/4,168.08 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.33x = 4,168.08 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.33x = 3,350,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,948.76/2,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.10

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