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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.90, 4,167.12 and 830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.90, 4,167.12 and 830.73 is: 1,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.90 : 4,167.12 = 830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.90/4,167.12 = 830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.90x = 4,167.12 × 830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.90x = 3,461,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,751.60/2,778.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.73

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