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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.72, 4,168.10 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.72, 4,168.10 and 830.76 is: 1,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.72 : 4,168.10 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.72/4,168.10 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.72x = 4,168.10 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.72x = 3,462,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,686.60/2,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.14

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