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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.71, 4,172.57 and 833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.71, 4,172.57 and 833.92 is: 1,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.71 : 4,172.57 = 833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.71/4,172.57 = 833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.71x = 4,172.57 × 833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.71x = 3,479,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,564.54/2,781.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.87

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