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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.92, 4,173.56 and 834.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.92, 4,173.56 and 834.11 is: 1,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.92 : 4,173.56 = 834.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.92/4,173.56 = 834.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.92x = 4,173.56 × 834.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.92x = 3,481,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,208.13/2,781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.37

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