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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.34, 4,167.47 and 830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.34, 4,167.47 and 830.56 is: 1,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.34 : 4,167.47 = 830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.34/4,167.47 = 830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.34x = 4,167.47 × 830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.34x = 3,461,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,333.88/2,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.83

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