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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.14, 4,169.38 and 831.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.14, 4,169.38 and 831.32 is: 1,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.14 : 4,169.38 = 831.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.14/4,169.38 = 831.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.14x = 4,169.38 × 831.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.14x = 3,466,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,088.98/2,779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.18

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