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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.45, 4,172.58 and 833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.45, 4,172.58 and 833.80 is: 1,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.45 : 4,172.58 = 833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.45/4,172.58 = 833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.45x = 4,172.58 × 833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.45x = 3,479,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,104.51/2,781.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.83

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