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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.73, 4,171.70 and 832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.73, 4,171.70 and 832.78 is: 1,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.73 : 4,171.70 = 832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.73/4,171.70 = 832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.73x = 4,171.70 × 832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.73x = 3,474,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,115.62/2,780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.35

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