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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.78, 4,171.64 and 833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.78, 4,171.64 and 833.32 is: 1,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.78 : 4,171.64 = 833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.78/4,171.64 = 833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.78x = 4,171.64 × 833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.78x = 3,476,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,311.04/2,781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.67

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