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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.69, 4,168.70 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.69, 4,168.70 and 830.96 is: 1,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.69 : 4,168.70 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.69/4,168.70 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.69x = 4,168.70 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.69x = 3,463,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,997.95/2,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.63

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