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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.90, 4,171.64 and 833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.90, 4,171.64 and 833.72 is: 1,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.90 : 4,171.64 = 833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.90/4,171.64 = 833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.90x = 4,171.64 × 833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.90x = 3,477,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,954.67/2,781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.21

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