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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.63, 4,167.93 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.63, 4,167.93 and 830.76 is: 1,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.63 : 4,167.93 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.63/4,167.93 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.63x = 4,167.93 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.63x = 3,462,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,549.53/2,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.14

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