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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.73, 4,168.80 and 830.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.73, 4,168.80 and 830.94 is: 1,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.73 : 4,168.80 = 830.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.73/4,168.80 = 830.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.73x = 4,168.80 × 830.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.73x = 3,464,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,022.67/2,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.62

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