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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.63, 4,170.93 and 832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.63, 4,170.93 and 832.76 is: 1,249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.63 : 4,170.93 = 832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.63/4,170.93 = 832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.63x = 4,170.93 × 832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.63x = 3,473,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,383.67/2,780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.14

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