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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.20, 4,171.44 and 833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.20, 4,171.44 and 833.24 is: 1,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.20 : 4,171.44 = 833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.20/4,171.44 = 833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.20x = 4,171.44 × 833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.20x = 3,475,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,810.67/2,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.75

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