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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.80, 4,171.20 and 834.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.80, 4,171.20 and 834.37 is: 1,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.80 : 4,171.20 = 834.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.80/4,171.20 = 834.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.80x = 4,171.20 × 834.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.80x = 3,480,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,324.14/2,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.56

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