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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.86, 4,168.98 and 831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.86, 4,168.98 and 831.08 is: 1,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.86 : 4,168.98 = 831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.86/4,168.98 = 831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.86x = 4,168.98 × 831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.86x = 3,464,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,755.90/2,778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.83

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