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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.34, 4,167.51 and 830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.34, 4,167.51 and 830.54 is: 1,245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.34 : 4,167.51 = 830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.34/4,167.51 = 830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.34x = 4,167.51 × 830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.34x = 3,461,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,283.76/2,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.81

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