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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.07, 4,170.39 and 832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.07, 4,170.39 and 832.82 is: 1,248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.07 : 4,170.39 = 832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.07/4,170.39 = 832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.07x = 4,170.39 × 832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.07x = 3,473,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,184.20/2,781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.87

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