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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.53, 4,167.36 and 830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.53, 4,167.36 and 830.28 is: 1,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.53 : 4,167.36 = 830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.53/4,167.36 = 830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.53x = 4,167.36 × 830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.53x = 3,460,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,075.66/2,778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.29

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