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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.46, 4,172.87 and 833.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.46, 4,172.87 and 833.66 is: 1,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.46 : 4,172.87 = 833.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.46/4,172.87 = 833.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.46x = 4,172.87 × 833.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.46x = 3,478,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,729.77/2,781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.69

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