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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.86, 4,170.48 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.86, 4,170.48 and 832.08 is: 1,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.86 : 4,170.48 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.86/4,170.48 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.86x = 4,170.48 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.86x = 3,470,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,173.00/2,779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.33

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